Quality Assurance Specialist I

Quality Assurance Technician

The Coca-Cola Company is currently seeking a Technician to join our Apopka, FL Pilot Plant team in a Quality Assurance role. We're seeking a team-oriented individual who has a keen eye for the details and who would like to support the organization as we expand upward in new and exciting ways.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Accountable for identifying, developing, and cataloging standard operating procedures based on gap assessments and new processes.
• Perform the quality inspection functions for finished products to assure product quality and package integrity is within specifications.
• Perform all documentation associated with quality checks and data entry.
• Set-up and calibrate test equipment and prepare testing reagents.
• Perform all required microbiological testing.
• Manage skill matrices and be accountable for training and coaching the organization toward compliance.
• Lead and perform internal audits to detect gaps on operations, procedures, etc.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and order materials/supplies as required.
• Lead the Food Safety Team and ensure all SOP, checklists and meetings are documented and reviewed by the Food Safety Team Members.
• Inspect incoming materials and place any non-conformance or damaged material on hold.
• Operate and perform quality tests on the treated water system.
• Complies with all Food Safety/Security policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Qualification & Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Science or related field is preferred.
• 1- 3 years' experience in quality testing / aseptic manufacturing are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a strong level of confidentiality – all projects are confidential.
• Solid math skills are required along with basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to move at least 65 lbs. a distance of 5 feet and stand and perform repetitive motions for extended periods (2 hours) are required.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift.
• Basic knowledge of the lab's equipment such as: Refractometer, pH meter, Auto titrator, Density Meter, Turbidity Meter are required.
• Knowledge of OSHA Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and an understanding of the control of Hazardous Energy are needed.
• Must possess knowledge of sanitation and food handling standards or GMP preferred.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations.

What We Can Do For You:

• Experience: With a global organization and the opportunity to learn and grow within our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
• Learning & Development: The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.