Batching Blending Technician
About The Position
Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. The company produces beverages distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and seeking out new challenges. This role is for a Batching/Blending Technician who will be responsible for handling ingredients, maintaining filters, and preparing product for bottling by mixing ingredients according to Refresco quality procedures and SAP. The technician will supply the production line with blended product in a timely manner and help attain maximum product recovery.
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.
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 the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Adhere to food quality and food safety standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
- Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc.
- Be trained and certified in the operations of all batching/blending equipment.
- 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 the proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
- Obtain blend tank samples and take to the quality laboratory for testing, and make adjustments as instructed by the quality department.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
