Batching Blending Technician

Refresco Careers•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Blending Technician prepares and handles ingredients and blends for beverage production while following product specifications, food safety requirements, and production procedures. The technician is trained and certified to operate batching and blending equipment, verifies ingredients and inventory information, operates bulk ingredient delivery systems, and records batching activity. The role also involves coordinating with the quality laboratory and following quality department instructions to bring products into specification. The technician maintains sanitation of the work area and performs scheduled CIP/COP sanitation of batching and blending lines, tanks, and equipment. The position operates in a fast-paced, 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 work in a high-stress or high-pressure environment.
General mathematical knowledge, including measurements and formulas.
Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
Comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
Understanding of quality improvement, efficiency gains, yield improvement, and prevention of out-of-specification or damaged product.
Attention to detail.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Basic computer skills for production software and data logging.
Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.

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, Good Manufacturing Practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable food quality and safety standards and regulations, including FDA, HACCP, allergen, and SQF requirements.
Complete training and certification in the operation of batching and blending equipment in the assigned area.
Ensure product quality and integrity according to specifications.
Transport ingredients and pre-weighs using a forklift.
Verify ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before syrup batching.
Program the bulk ingredient delivery system.
Follow batching and blending sheets, add correct ingredients, and accurately record amounts.
Obtain blend tank samples and deliver them to the quality laboratory for testing.
Follow quality department instructions for batching and blending adjustments needed to bring product into specification.
Complete required batching and blending documentation and forward it to QA or the Blending department for review.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the area throughout the shift.
Perform scheduled CIP/COP sanitation of batching and blending lines, tanks, and equipment.
Move empty barrels and bins to designated storage areas 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 to support a safe working environment.