Plant Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift 1:30p-10p)

Job Description Summary:
It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market, Coca-Cola North America! We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of everything we do!
As a Quality Technician you will be responsible for performing various testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to ensure Company’s specification and quality standards are met.
Position Related Job Duties
Conduct rigorous quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems to ensure full compliance with The Coca-Cola Company’s quality standards.
Perform analyses using wet chemistry techniques and advanced laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, titrators, density meters, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, HPLCs, and ColorQuest systems.
Document, interpret, and report test results to support production decisions and maintain product integrity.
Monitor and verify incoming raw materials meet company specifications before use in manufacturing.
Maintain GMP and safety requirements; calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and facilitate continuous improvement.
Education and Additional Qualifications
High school diploma; General Education
Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field ideal
Specialized training in HACCP, GMP, or food safety systems highly desirable
Additional Requirements
Possess ability to move and lift material weighing up to 60 lbs. and push or pull force of 80lbs.
Subject to working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Skills:
Pay Range:
United States: 54,101 - 66,123 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Columbus
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
October 9, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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