Blending Technician - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Blending Technician executes daily blend requirements according to production schedules by manufacturing syrup batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate, while following company quality assurance specifications. The role maintains blending and product transfer equipment sanitation to meet quality and sanitation standards, receives concentrate and raw ingredient shipments, and maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment. It also requires recording testing, sanitation, and calibration results and entering shipment receipts into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience.
- Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques.
- Ability to multitask.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, including seasonal temperatures and flexible shifts.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays based on business needs, unless specified otherwise by a CBA.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of a laboratory environment and laboratory practices.
- Familiarity with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) technology.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture syrup batches from water, sugar, concentrate, and other raw materials to meet daily production schedules and company quality assurance specifications.
- Maintain sanitation of blending equipment, including mixers and syrup tanks, and product transfer equipment.
- Receive concentrate and sugar shipments and record receipts in the inventory management system.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
- Maintain testing, sanitation, and equipment calibration records and enter concentrate and sugar receipts into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
Benefits
- 401(k) match.
- Health coverage.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Career growth and development pathways.
- Dedicated training and personalized mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
