Quality Technician

What does a Quality Technician do at Swire Coca-Cola?The Quality Technician is responsible for assuring product conformity and compliance to internal and external quality & food safety standards established by the QA department, Company and regulatory requirements. This includes conducting various checks and testing of raw, in-process and finished products.Responsibilities:

Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production: organize collected data into electronic data management system, and report variances and non-conformities to plant managementPerform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include, but are not limited to pH, titratable acidity, brix, organoleptic, carbon dioxide, density, total dissolved solids, microbiological sampling and testing, etc.Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury from unsafe work practices and/or conditions. Report all safety hazards or potential hazards to the safety team representative and managementIsolate any non-conforming ingredients, raw materials, or finished products and document information according to the Hold work guidelines and SOPFollow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food SafetyUnderstand, monitor and act accordingly to support: ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality programs as implemented by the company. This individual has the authority & responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification and/or observed food safety or compliance breachMonitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outline by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, part 117) and current company GMP PoliciesMonitor and troubleshoot water treatment and wastewater treatment systemsActively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programsPursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve plant-wide world class manufacturing environmentReceive and review required documents for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), crystalline fructose, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and 50% causticStandardized and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processesAssist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designatedPerforms other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma (or GED) requiredBachelor's Degree in a science-related discipline preferred2+ years of food plant Quality Assurance required OR2+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems requiredStrong analytical, computer or scientific skills with attention to detail and accuracyFamiliarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materialsAbility to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality informationAbility to make and keep detailed and complete records