Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

Shift: 3rd shift (9pm), M-F
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement
Salary: $78,624 - $98,280 plus annual target bonus

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Position Responsibilities: 

Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, environmental monitoring samples, and other laboratory specimens
Ensure testing is performed according to approved methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements
Review, interpret, and approve microbiological test results
Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, and contamination events
Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and testing supplies
Collect microbiological sampling of beverages, syrups, raw materials, and sanitation effectiveness swabbing by utilizing Aseptic Technique to prevent sample contamination
Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline with 4 to 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 7 to 9 plus years of specific experience
Microbiology laboratory experience
Experience in food manufacturing, beverage production, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries
Strong knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and laboratory practices
Understanding of GMP, GLP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and ISO standards
Experience with environmental monitoring programs

Preferred Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree
Food & Beverage industry experience
HACCP/PCQI Certification
Microbiologist Certification
2 plus years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

About the company

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling produces, packages, sells and delivers beverages to supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, schools, health care facilities and sports venues. Its portfolio includes Coca-Cola soft drinks, bottled waters, sports drinks, juices, teas and ready-to-drink coffees, alongside Monster energy drinks. Production centers and warehouses supply local delivery routes, with sales and merchandising teams serving retail and foodservice customers. Its equipment and field service teams also install and support coolers, vending machines and fountain equipment. The unified business formed in 2022 from existing Coca-Cola companies and is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Niles, IL

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Employees have several development routes: Reyes lists training at every level, education assistance and internal job opportunities.
A new center includes training space: Reyes broke ground on the 620,000-square-foot project in February 2026, anticipating long-term employment.
Facility emissions are falling: Reyes' June 2026 report shows a 9% reduction for 2025, reaching 27% below its 2021 baseline.

What critics are saying

Closure plans affect staffing: May 2026's Ventura notice scheduled July closure, affecting 85 jobs, with 78 reassignments planned.
Plant leadership includes weekend work: Reyes' Rancho Cucamonga senior manufacturing manager posting requires weekend availability.
Route driving combines early starts and lifting: Reyes' Schofield CDL role starts at 4 a.m., lifting 25-50 pounds, sometimes 170.

What makes Reyes Coca-Cola unique

Western markets shape the footprint: Reyes' ten-state territory includes California and Nevada.
Water stewardship has certification: three California sites hold Core status; July 2026's announcement claimed Coca-Cola's North American bottler first.
The parent connects distribution businesses: family-owned Reyes Holdings also owns beer distributor Reyes Beverage Group and McDonald's supplier Martin Brower.

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