3rd Shift Quality Technician, Microbiology

3rd Shift Quality Technician, Microbiology Tempe VAF, 1850 W. Elliot Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM Join one of the largest bottlers and distributors of the world’s most iconic beverage brands! Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola: Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Competitive wages paid bi‑weekly or optional pay on demand; overtime opportunities Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision) Health Savings Accounts with company match 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match FREE virtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy FREE Employee Assistance Program FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles Seven company paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/paternity, disability leave & volunteer time) Discounted & free product Opportunities for career advancement In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits. Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family‑owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca‑Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors, creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca‑Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together. What does a Quality Technician - Microbiology do at Swire Coca-Cola? In this role you will be responsible for monitoring, conducting various checks and testing of raw, in‑process and finished products/processes confirming compliance to quality & food safety standards as established by the QA department, internal and regulatory requirements while adhering to standardized company policies and practices. Job Details: Schedule: 9:00 pm – 5:00 am, Sunday – Thursday (OT and off days as needed) Job Level: 2 Responsibilities 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 management. Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, Part 117) and current company GMP policies. Perform standardized quality sampling & checks during production; organize collected data into electronic logbooks, databases, and report variances and non‑conformities to plant management. Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food Safety. Understand, 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 breach. Perform analysis of incoming, in‑process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. Tests may include pH, titratable acidity, Brix, organoleptic, carbon dioxide, density, total dissolved solids, microbiological sampling and testing. Standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes. Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated. Actively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programs. Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve plant‑wide world‑class manufacturing environment. Requirements Minimum high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree in science related field preferred. Microbiology experience – preferred. 2+ years’ experience of food plant quality assurance. 5+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrate proficiency in quality systems. Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials. Apply Now and Share a Coke with Swire! Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle. All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Swire Coca‑Cola is an equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca‑Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Tempe VAF, 1850 W. Elliot Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Swirecc