Batching Blending Tech

Refresco Careers•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Blending Tech is responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas. This role ensures the quality and integrity of the product by verifying ingredients, operating batching/blending equipment, and making necessary adjustments based on quality control testing. The position involves transporting ingredients, operating a forklift, programming delivery systems, and maintaining sanitation of equipment and the work area. The Batching Blending Tech also receives and unloads bulk concentrates and reports any non-compliance issues to management.

Requirements

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred.
Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
Able to routinely lift 50lbs.
Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment.
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.
Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
High School Certification.
1-2 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene etc.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards.
Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc.
Operate and be trained/certified in all batching/blending equipment in the area of responsibility.
Ensure the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications.
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.
Program bulk ingredient delivery system.
Follow instructions on batching/blending sheets, add proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
Obtain blend tank samples and take to the quality laboratory for testing.
Follow instructions from the quality department on any batching/blending adjustments.
Complete all required documentation for batching/blending operation.
Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
Perform CIP/COP sanitation of all batching/blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled.
Remove empty barrels and bins from batching/blending area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
Report all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management.