Job Opening: 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Chemist

Requisition ID:185855 Posting Locations: Cincinnati Pay Range:$24.00- $25.85, depending on experience Rate Frequency:Hourly Our Secret Ingredient is our Teammates. We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities. Full Time Teammates are also eligible for: Paid Training Paid Time Off plus paid holidays 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Refresh and Grow your Career with Us! Job Overview The Quality Assurance Chemist plans, tests, and executes the delivery of the daily blend and product requirements for production through scheduling and manufacturing of full goods with adherence to the company quality specifications. The Quality Assurance Chemist maintains concentrate, sugar, and other ingredient materials, as required. The Quality Assurance Chemist also maintains blending and product transfer equipment sanitation to ensure conformance to quality and sanitation standards. Duties & Responsibilities Executes the delivery of batch beverage blends, coordinates the set-up of flavors for production runs, and conducts qualitative and quantitative testing of beverage samples and finished goods throughout the entire production process Maintains blending equipment (mixes and syrup tanks) sanitation requirements to ensure system-wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards and maintains the highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contaminations Perform administrative tasks such as daily shift reports, concentrate usage, and inventory, quality testing results, and receiving raw materials in SAP Maintains and calibrates lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy Conducts quality inspection and quality audits, isolates product that does not meet standards, and troubleshoots basic problems related to test results and product flow Serves as a lead for the quality department and operates, tests, and troubleshoots an entire shift independently Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 1 to 3 years prior production, manufacturing experience OR 2+ yearsrelevant lab technician experience Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures Understanding of a laboratory environment and laboratory practices preferred Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials Basic math, analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy Familiar with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology Ability to multitask Ability to read, write, and keep records Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word Ability to work in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25lbs. Minimum Qualifications 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or related field highly preferred 2+ yearsrelevant lab technician experience Work Environment Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. CCBCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer