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 w/company match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
- FREE virtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles
- Seven (7) company paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave &volunteer time)
- Discounted & free product
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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.
Job Details:
Schedule: M-F, 1:00PM - 9:30PM (Alternating weekends and OT required as necessary)
Job Level: 3 What does a Quality Technician Lead do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Quality Technician Lead is responsible for leading the laboratory team in assuring product conformity and compliance to internal and external quality & food safety standards as established by the QA department, company, and regulatory agencies. The role also requires ongoing constructive engagement and training with staff to provide working knowledge of QA functions on the frontline. Finally, the role will be an active participant in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outline 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
- Lead and initiate the troubleshooting of systems, equipment and processes which affect overall quality and food safety of product
- Understand, monitor and act accordingly to support: ISO-GFSI, Safety and Environmental 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
- Performs analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include, but are not limited to: pH, Titratable Acidity, Brix, Organoleptic, Carbon Dioxide, Density, Total Dissolved Solids, Microbiological Sampling and testing, etc.
- Lead & train QA techs in accomplishing daily task, calibrations, verifications, troubleshooting and processes
- 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
- Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve plant-wide world class manufacturing environment
- 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
- Actively participate in Root Cause and Corrective Action of non-conforming products as directed by management
- Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food Safety
- Standardize, calibrate, & verify routine calibrations of laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma (or GED) required
- Bachelor's Degree in science related field preferred
- 4+ years Production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems required
- 2+ years Food Plant Quality Assurance required
- Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred
- Competency in laboratory sampling, testing, safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality information
- Must have a flexible schedule
- Must have experience with MS Office and ability to comprehend various quality software suites
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 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. |
Swire Coca-Cola, USA
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
Jul 04, 2026