Batching Blending Tech (Seasonal)

Refresco Careers•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). The position ensures compliance with food quality and safety standards, including FDA regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, and Kosher requirements. The technician will be trained on and operate all batching/blending equipment, verify ingredients, program delivery systems, follow batching instructions, and accurately record amounts. They will also obtain blend tank samples, make necessary adjustments based on quality department instructions, complete required documentation, and maintain sanitation of the area, including CIP/COP sanitation. Additional duties include removing empty containers, receiving and unloading bulk concentrates, and reporting any non-compliance issues.

Requirements

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 preferred.
Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc.
Operate and be 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 them to the quality laboratory for testing.
Follow instructions from the quality department on any batching/blending adjustments necessary.
Complete all required documentation for batching/blending operation and forward to QA/Blending department for review.
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.