Blending Technician - Entry

Carolina Beverage•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Blending Technicians work in the “kitchen of the plant” batching product according to written procedures and customer formulas. They clean and sanitize equipment, mix batches, drive a forklift, maintain documentation, properly allocate inventory to batches, routinely complete master sanitation tasks, and uphold the highest of quality standards while ensuring the facility’s production lines always have product available for packaging.

Responsibilities

Mix formulas according to written procedures.
Follow direction of blending leadership pertaining to batching schedule, housekeeping items, and additional duties/tasks.
Clean/sanitize various pieces of equipment.
Prior to beginning each batch, verify ingredients for correct quantities, item numbers, expiration dates, quality, etc.
Complete required documentation, including, but not limited to: Batch Sheets, Blending Instructions, Master Sanitation Schedule, Trailer Transfer Sheets.
Maintain traceability and inventory integrity by allocating the ingredients used in each batch using Data Collection programs.
Log CIP (Clean In Place) operations on equipment.
Assist Lead Blending Technician and Blending Supervisor as needed.
Transport ingredients via forklift.
Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
Complete tasks listed on Master Sanitation Schedule at least at minimum required frequencies.
Interact with auditors, customers, and government officials in a professional and polite manner.
Knowledge of, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Processes.
Properly dispose of ingredient packaging materials.
Break down and re-build ingredient kits to accommodate last minute changes.
Weigh “partial ingredients”, label appropriately, and reseal with tamper evident tape.
Participate in batch approval process, assist in root cause analysis of out of spec batches.

Benefits

Many of our positions work on average 15 days/month, based on 2-2-3 schedule
Night Shift Differential (additional $1.00)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Health
HSA
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D- company paid & supplemental
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Company Life Insurance
Free Uniforms
Monthly Bonus Incentive Program
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Appreciation Events
Company Swag – Apparel, hats & a variety of other items available
Discount Purchases on Beer from our MN Brewhouse Brand
Eligible for benefits the first month following 60 days of employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more
401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting