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Quality Technician (Union) Bellevue, WA, USA Req #16283 Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home. What does a Quality Assurance Technician 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. 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 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 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. 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. Standardized 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 2+ years' experience of Food Plant Quality Assurance. 5+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems. Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials Base pay range is $25.00 to $28.90 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities. Employees and families offered Medical, Dental, Vision; union pension with employer contributions; Sick pay awarded at 1 hour per 40 hours work, annually 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; Vacation of 40 hours available next calendar year; Eligible for paid Bereavement and Jury Duty. 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 othe