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| Job Ref. #: | 18307 |
| Industry: | Food & Beverage |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | Florida |
| City: | Auburndale |
| Job Description: |
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview: Title: Quality Services Lab Tech I Area: Quality Services Reports to: QS Supervisor Minimum Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Citrus and/or laboratory experience or additional education which includes laboratory experience. Ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions given in English. Ability to work eight-hour shifts, 12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows based programs. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks at a lab bench. Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be certified on the JPM for this position within sixty working days of start date. Summary: Perform quality auditing functions for CCNA by testing, collecting data, analyzing findings on raw materials and finished goods. Comply with FDA, USDA, and GMP policies. Carry out special projects as needed. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of Quality, Service, and Cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements under TCCC Quality System Essential Duties: Analyze incoming ingredients, blends, and finished product for Brix, acid, flavor, color, pulp, taste, oil, ascorbic acid, foreign material, etc as per specifications. Receive and analyze incoming sweeteners. Monitor and inspect production lines to ensure that quality and package integrity are within specifications. Verify that product codes, labels, cases, cartons, packages, sleeves, seals, and shrink-wrap are correct. Check fill temperatures, fill weights, and fill heights of finished product. Perform complete package quality inspections as required. Collect micro and shelf-life samples. Perform microbiological analysis on finished product and incoming ingredients. Complete all documentation associated with quality checks. Keep accurate QS reports daily. File QS and Production generated paperwork. Place raw materials and finished product on hold. Monitor sorting of hold product as needed. Monitor all quality checks performed by production. Set up analytical equipment and perform required daily calibrations. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use of control charts to monitor analytical equipment. Prepare standard solutions and reagents. Utilize proper chemical handling procedures. Monitor laboratory supply inventory; notify when reordering is necessary. Monitor and inspect sanitation activities. Analyze CIP and acid sanitizer solutions. Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards. Assist blenders as assigned by Supervisors or Team Leaders. Ensure compliance with all CCNA policies and procedures, including safety and GMP. Participate in the CCNA quality improvement process. Participate in the implementation TCCQS as required Working Conditions: Majority of work is performed in the lab and on the production floor with extended periods of standing. Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wetness, heights, dust, moving equipment, vibrations and vapors. Equipment Used: Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and hearing protection. Common laboratory equipment, including but not limited to, electronic balances, colorimeters, torque testers, autoclaves, fume hoods, pH meters, autotitrators, spectrophotometers, distillation equipment, density meters, turbidimeters, refractometers, water baths, calcium meters, stirrers, centrifuges, ovens, vacuum pumps, timers, micro colony counters, BacT/Alert equipment, ATP swabbing equipment, and incubators. Personal computers with associated software and common office equipment. Non-essential Functions: Travel to other locations. Perform other duties as assigned. Explain and demonstrate job tasks to visitors At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world. |
| Employer: |
Coca-Cola |
| Post Date: | 11/23/2010 |
