About this role
Requisition ID: 244156
Locations: West Memphis
Pay Range: $30.29 - $32.62 Hourly, depending on experience
Schedule: 3pm - 3am with a 3, 3, 2, 2 rotation.
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Job Overview
The Quality Assurance Relief Technician will execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements; through the manufacturing of syrup batches using raw materials including water, sugar, and concentrate. This role will coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests, and ensure all equipment is sanitized to prevent microbiological contamination of products, per company quality specifications and regulatory requirements; perform water treatment tests, calibrate and maintain lab instruments; perform required data entry per record of completion.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements according to production schedules; through the manufacturing of syrup batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate; ensure adherence to the company quality assurance specification requirements
- Coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests performed by panelists to ensure adherence to the company sensory requirements and perform tests to ensure product; package quality of finished beverage products are following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
- Perform external and internal or Clean in Place (CIP) sanitation on production lines following the Company Quality Assurance Sanitation Policy; ensure proper aseptic techniques are used for microbial sample collections; ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations; maintain water treatment equipment
- Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
- Maintain testing and calibration records and result through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS)
- Perform water treatment quality tests following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
- Create quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality test results do not meet specification
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
- Understanding of a laboratory environment and practices preferred
- Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Familiar with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology
- Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques
- Basic computer skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to multitask
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift, up to 25lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience
- Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience
- Manufacturing experience
Work Environment
Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment
Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Other facts
About CONA Services
CONA Services is making IT Solutions happen for North American Coca-Cola Bottlers!
As our company name reveals CONA Services is mainly about 2 things:
- CONA = Coke One North America, a common set of processes, data standards, manufacturing and customer solutions tailored for the North America
- Services that enable a superior customer experience and digital business innovations for our Coca-Cola Bottlers that happen to be our customers, our leadership and partners at the same time.
Our mission is to provide advantaged business process and IT services to our members at the right costs to ultimately support those who are selling Coke everyday – “By the Bottlers for the Bottlers”.
What you'll do
- The Quality Assurance Relief Technician will execute daily blend requirements by manufacturing syrup batches and coordinating product sample collections for sensory tests. They will also ensure equipment sanitation and adherence to quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
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