QA Tech - $32.60/HR (Continental Schedule)

Job Description Summary:

It’s an exciting time to join The Coca‑Cola Company in one of our most dynamic markets. As we continue shaping the future of beverages across North America, we are building a modern, inclusive manufacturing network that reflects our values of collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. In Peterborough, Ontario, our Fairlife dairy production facility represents a new chapter in high‑quality, responsible food manufacturing.

As a Quality Technician, you will be part of the team that ensures every product meets the quality standards expected of our world‑class brands. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the integrity of our manufacturing processes—linking scientific precision with operational excellence. Your contributions will help uphold the trust consumers place in our products and support our commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced operations environment and brings curiosity, accountability, and a dedication to quality. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on product performance and consumer satisfaction while working with advanced technology in a facility fueled by teamwork and growth.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation used for ingredient, product, and environmental testing with accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct routine quality line audits, evaluations, and sampling directly on the production floor to ensure compliance with established standards and testing plans.
• Utilize systems such as SAP to perform traceability exercises, capture production data, and support end‑to‑end visibility across manufacturing batches.
• Prepare test solutions, media, and reagents according to required specifications while maintaining adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Record analytical and microbiological data precisely, managing logs and reports to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct sensory evaluation of finished dairy products to assess consistency, flavor, and quality attributes.
• Identify and communicate unusual results or potential deviations to relevant stakeholders promptly and assist with root‑cause verification or retesting.
• Maintain organized inventory of lab supplies, ordering items as needed to support uninterrupted testing activities.
• Champion safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout laboratory and production areas while maintaining a clean, well‑organized workspace.
• Support training and onboarding for new Quality Assurance team members to strengthen procedural consistency and cross‑functional capability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to sustain continuous improvement across product quality, process reliability, and efficiency.