Job Description
Requisition ID:185855
Posting Locations: Cincinnati
Pay Range:$24.00- $25.85, depending on experience
Rate Frequency:Hourly
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Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:
Paid Training
Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
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Job Overview
The Quality Assurance Chemist plans, tests, and executes the delivery of the daily blend and product requirements for production through scheduling and manufacturing of full goods with adherence to the company quality specifications. The Quality Assurance Chemist maintains concentrate, sugar, and other ingredient materials, as required. The Quality Assurance Chemist also maintains blending and product transfer equipment sanitation to ensure conformance to quality and sanitation standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Executes the delivery of batch beverage blends, coordinates the set-up of flavors for production runs, and conducts qualitative and quantitative testing of beverage samples and finished goods throughout the entire production process
Maintains blending equipment (mixes and syrup tanks) sanitation requirements to ensure system-wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards and maintains the highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contaminations
Perform administrative tasks such as daily shift reports, concentrate usage, and inventory, quality testing results, and receiving raw materials in SAP
Maintains and calibrates lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
Conducts quality inspection and quality audits, isolates product that does not meet standards, and troubleshoots basic problems related to test results and product flow
Serves as a lead for the quality department and operates, tests, and troubleshoots an entire shift independently
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
1 to 3 years prior production, manufacturing experience OR 2+ yearsrelevant lab technician experience
Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
Understanding of a laboratory environment and laboratory practices preferred
Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials
Basic math, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Familiar with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology Ability to multitask
Ability to read, write, and keep records
Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word
Ability to work in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science or related field highly preferred
2+ yearsrelevant lab technician experience
Work Environment
Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
CCBCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
