Quality Control Technician

Quality Control TechnicianCoca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Refresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!Hourly pay for the Quality Control Technician role is $20.00 per hour. Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options! 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees 401K With Employer Match Product Discounts Much more!What will you do as a Quality Control Technician?As part of the Operations Team, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for quality control functions including inventory control and auditing to assure company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. The QC Technician conducts product age studies as required by company's standard operating procedures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTest syrup and water to ensure they meet KORE requirements.Understand mixing instructions and requirements.Inventory raw materials to prep for production.Evaluate sanitation effectiveness and respond to emerging deficiencies.Set up equipment in preparation for use by manually lifting and moving equipment and/or chemicals and/or concentrates.Assess and rectify problems on all equipment.Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures.Conduct product testing as required by KORE.Oversight of calibration program.Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and processes.Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.Job Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to operate various equipment.Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.Ability to read, write, and keep records.Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Leadership – Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.Communication – Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.Decision Making – Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.Enthusiasm – Ability to bring energy to the day to day as well as long-term tasks and plans.Judgment – Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.Planning & Organizing – Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.Reliability – Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.Safety & Security – Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials property.Honesty, Trust & Respect – Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.Training skillsRequirementsEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED, minimum.Food or chemical industry work experience preferred.Forklift certification a plus.Strong analytical skills.Good computer skills including literacy with Microsoft Excel and Word.Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.Training RequirementsNew Hire OrientationCompany's Inter-Active Safety TrainingDiversity & Harassment TrainingSpill training.Physical DemandsWork in a manufacturing environment; sustained posture in a standing position for prolonged periods of time.Work involves walking, talking and hearing, lifting over 50 lbs, and using hands to handle, feel or operate objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus when using computer terminal.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)As required with regard to hazardous materials and operations. May include protection from hazardous chemicals, cuts, or damage to hearing or vision.Hearing protection dependent on specified areas.Face shield and gloves mandatory while filling CO2.Hair nets if working on open container end of the lines.Safety glassesSteel/ceramic toed boots with slip resistant sole.Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment can be moderately high due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation.Some areas are slippery due to the production process.Warehouse area has heavy forklift travel.This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.Coca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace.