Beverage Technologist I

Refresco•Columbus, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Requirements

Demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop and perfect PD lab methods and practices. This includes maintaining all applicable documentation and records – sample log, specification logs, ACE, shipping documents and other tracking initiatives.
Take ownership of projects. Take initiative in asking questions and collecting information to complete tasks.
Basic knowledge of calculations, and unit operation for formulation design and process development.
Communicate professionally with honest and constructive feedback. Confidently share ideas and solutions.
Be consistent in information awareness by thoroughly reading emails and regularly referencing SharePoint and Weekly Action Plan.
Embody the 5 Refresco values by demonstrating responsibility, entrepreneurship, agility, excellence and passion.
Foster teamwork and demonstrate leadership by providing assistance to others including teaching lab techs and interns. Collaborate with peers to resolve technical issues.
Have the ability to notice, interpret and anticipate others concerns and feelings.
Focused on desired result of self or team and drive to meet goals. Demonstrate good priority setting.

Responsibilities

Be proficient in all PD Lab Technician responsibilities and competencies.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with GLPs (Good Laboratory Practices).
Be proficient in the use of basic QA instrumentation and lab equipment including microthermics unit, homogenizer and HTP processor.
Mentor lab technicians and interns on best SOP execution for all lab functions.
Independently complete standard sample requests. This includes sampling existing formulas of concentrates and beverage, TOA reference sample preparation and liquids for can warranties.
Assist in preparations of beverage products for customer projects, presentations and/or research projects. Assist in tasting sessions and presentations to customers/visitors.
Know how to fully create shipping documentation and own the sample request process including international customer shipping requirements.
Be comfortable with creating concentrate BOMs and following PIs for producing trial run concentrate orders.
Select optimal ingredients for projects according to specified requirements (i.e. customer needs, regulatory, technical parameters, costs).
Demonstrate a basic understanding of financial aspects of flavor selection (i.e. cost-in-use).
Be familiar with shelf life, light stability and sensory process and practices.
Understand basic beverage aspects, ingredients and use level application.
Be familiar with creating lab formulas to match beverage specifications for simple beverage formulations.
Be familiar with creating and submitting IMP formulas for approved beverage variables. This includes testing and gathering beverage specifications according to the Formula Implementation initiated SOP.
Have experience in creating costing for beverage and concentrate prototypes. This includes structuring new BOMs, communication with finance and costing beverage formulas for customers both domestic and international.
Participate in sensory training to become an approved panelist for concentrates, shelf life and raw material for QA approval.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively communicate issues and solutions.
Understand how to order lab supplies and manage lab stock of all necessary supplies including raw materials, lab essentials, juices and lab inventory.
Be proficient in the use of SAP and lab database ERP systems.
Become familiar with tasting skills and effective use of flavor descriptors, terminology and sensory lexicon.

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