Batching Blending Tech

Refresco Careers•Greendale, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Blending Tech operates batching and blending equipment in a beverage production environment, following specifications and procedures to protect product quality and food safety. The position includes verifying and preparing ingredients, operating bulk ingredient delivery systems, taking product samples for laboratory testing, making adjustments as directed by Quality, completing required records, and maintaining sanitation in the production area. The employee must follow applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, including GMP, HACCP, allergen, Kosher, FDA, and SQF-related requirements. Work takes place in a fast-paced, structured and supervised production plant with moving equipment, variable temperatures, and noise requiring hearing protection. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required, as may scheduled overtime. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

High school certification.
One to two years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties in a high-stress, high-pressure environment.
General mathematical skills, including measurements and formulas.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
Attention to detail.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Basic computer skills for production software operation and data logging.
Ability to analyze data and process parameters.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
Ability to work weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts, and holidays as required, and to work scheduled overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
Formal training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, or related areas.
One to two years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, GMPs, and required PPE practices in warehouse and production areas.
Comply with food-quality and food-safety standards and applicable FDA, state and local regulations, and company quality policies and procedures.
Train and become certified to operate batching and blending equipment in the assigned area.
Ensure products run on the lines meet specifications and maintain product integrity.
Transport ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from designated areas.
Verify ingredients against SAP, food-safety, food-quality, and inventory-control requirements before batching syrup.
Program the bulk ingredient delivery system.
Follow batching and blending sheets, add the correct ingredients, and accurately record quantities.
Collect blend-tank samples and deliver them to the quality laboratory for testing; follow Quality’s direction on adjustments needed to meet specifications.
Complete batching and blending documentation and forward it to QA or the Blending department for review.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness throughout the shift.
Perform scheduled CIP/COP sanitation of batching and blending lines, tanks, and equipment.
Remove empty barrels and bins from the batching and blending area to designated storage or trailers.
Receive and unload bulk-concentrate tankers as needed.
Report non-compliance, product-protection, food-safety, and personal-safety issues to management.
Participate in safety audits and inspections.
Support quality improvement, production efficiency, yield improvement, and reduction of out-of-specification or damaged product.