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Chesterman Co

Quality Control Technician (72381)

Chesterman Co, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110

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Job Details Job Location:

Sioux City - Sioux City, IA 51106

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$21.63 Hourly

Job Shift:

Day Shift/1st Shift

Have you ever enjoyed Coca-Cola®, PowerAde®, Body Armor®, or Monster Energy® or perhaps sipped on a Gold Peak Tea®, SmartWater® or Minute Maid Juice®? If the answer is yes, then you know the Chesterman Company! We are an independent Coca-Cola Bottler with our corporate office located in Sioux City, Iowa. We have been making quality beverages for the Midwest since 1872 and supplying them from 14 distribution centers across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Position Summary:

To ensure that the overall quality of the beverage meets franchiser standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

Must be familiar with laboratory equipment, execute testing procedures correctly, and document all test results.

This position performs daily quality control testing to ensure a quality product is being consistently produced at all times.

Performs a variety of routine testing pertaining to carbonated soft drinks and packaged water, including carbonation, brix, pH, titration, sensory testing, weight of cans/bottles, tasting of product for conformity and more.

Inspect cans for date codes, packaging, dents, scratches, and punctures to ensure they are acceptable.

Technician can troubleshoot inconsistencies with equipment.

Technician ensures accuracy of all measuring devices, including their calibration.

Performs microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment with sterile techniques.

Performs surface testing to ensure sanitary practices.

Able to record data correctly and enter the information into the internal database.

Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

High-School Diploma/GED

Must be 18 years of age

Prior laboratory experience and/or Education in Biology/Microbiology preferred

Quality/Food Safety Training preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

Computer Skills: Microsoft Applications

Communication Skills

Dexterity Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Must be able to multitask and utilize time efficiently

Detail oriented

Must be able to read, speak, and write in English to be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers and to operate equipment.

Work Environment Work Environment:

Works in a laboratory area in a production environment. Ear protection is required in production areas. Must wear hair/beard net in designated areas. Jewelry is not allowed in Quality Control Department.

Physical Requirements

Visual and auditory abilities required to perform the job duties including color vision.

Frequent standing

Occasional walking & sitting

Ability to push/pull

Ability to lift/carry Job Status:

Full Time

Monday - Friday, occasional Saturday as needed; 4PM - 2:00AM, extended hours as needed

Pay:

$21.63 per hour

EOE

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