Plant Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift 1:30p-10p)

Job Description Summary:

It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market, Coca-Cola North America! We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of everything we do!

As a Quality Technician you will be responsible for performing various testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to ensure Company’s specification and quality standards are met.

Position Related Job Duties

• Conduct rigorous quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems to ensure full compliance with The Coca-Cola Company’s quality standards.
• Perform analyses using wet chemistry techniques and advanced laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, titrators, density meters, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, HPLCs, and ColorQuest systems.
• Document, interpret, and report test results to support production decisions and maintain product integrity.
• Monitor and verify incoming raw materials meet company specifications before use in manufacturing.
• Maintain GMP and safety requirements; calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and facilitate continuous improvement.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma; General Education
• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field ideal
• Specialized training in HACCP, GMP, or food safety systems highly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Possess ability to move and lift material weighing up to 60 lbs. and push or pull force of 80lbs.
• Subject to working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Pay Range:

United States: 54,101 - 66,123 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Columbus

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 9, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.