Quality Assurance Technician

Who We Are: Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family‑owned independent Coca‑Cola bottler that is the third largest privately‑held and the sixth largest independent Coca‑Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca‑Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2025, for the 4th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. What We Offer: Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans 401(k) program with healthy company match Supplemental Life Insurance Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays* Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Competitive compensation What You Will Do: Coke Florida is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician based out of our Tampa location. The position is for a 6:00pm – 6:00am shift, working on a 2‑2‑3 schedule. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and raw materials throughout the entire production process, ensuring products and packaging meet standards. Roles and Responsibilities: Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods Analyze syrup, beverage and/or water attributes Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters and coders to ensure proper operations Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate product that does not meet standards Receive and test CO₂ and all raw materials prior to production process Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination For this role, you will need: High school diploma or GED At least 1 year prior production/manufacturing experience or 2+ years relevant lab technician experience Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical skills Ability to read, write, and keep records Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in a science‑related field preferred Food/beverage industry experience a plus This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment with Coke Florida is at‑will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coca-Cola Beverages Florida