Batching Blending Lead

Refresco•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands, with products distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe and North America. The company is solutions-based, innovative, and seeks out new challenges. Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry due to its passionate people pushing boundaries. This role is for a Batching Blending Lead who will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of products, operating equipment, and adhering to all health, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment.
Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e., measurements/formulas.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written (English).
Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
Attention to detail required.
Obtains/Sustains forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety standards.
Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc.
Qualified in the operations of all batching / blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications ensuring customer satisfaction.
Transport required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from required areas.
Verify all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before conducting syrup batching.
Programs bulk ingredient delivery system.
Follows instructions on batching / blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts accurately.
Accurately obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing.
Completes all required documentation for batching / blending operation and forwards to QA/Batching department for review.
Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
Responsible for CIP/COP sanitation of all batching / blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled.
Effectively operates plant water filtration systems.
Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
Effectively manages time and prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules.
Receives and unloads deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
Understands BOD process and can assist in BOD of batches.
May assist in training new employees.