Ingredient Technician

Refresco Careers•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

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. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are solutions-based, innovative, and constantly seeking new challenges. Our company ethos is driven by our passionate people who are pushing the boundaries of what's best in a fast-moving industry.

Requirements

Knowledge of and compliance with personal safety/food safety regulatory standards.
Organic, GFCO, Project Verified standards.
Effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in following recipes and formulas.
Flexible to adapt to changes in production processes and ingredient specifications.
Skills in prioritizing tasks and management multiple responsibilities.
High school degree or equivalent.
Strong math skills.
1 – 2 years of experience in a mixing/processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards.
Initiate and record actions to support the Food Safety Management System.
Assist in scheduling product staging and batching.
Assist in training others as needed.
Ensure that all ingredients and batches conform to specifications before use.
Assist in troubleshooting department issues.
Maintain inventory control system.
Verify and enter all ingredient receipts into SAP.
Responsible for inventorying ingredients, including periodic cycle counts, end-of-run counts, and comprehensive end-of-year counts.
Report ingredient shortages to Department Managers prior to scheduled production times.
Acquire and maintain forklift certification.
Prepares and distributes all ingredients for production orders based on scheduled orders with exceptions of bulk waters, sugars, alcohols, etc.
Ensures FIFO procedures are followed for all ingredients and throughout the department.
Maintains and controls refrigerated ingredient integrity.
Create purchase orders for all ingredients stored at the outside warehouse.
Assist other departments to ensure product integrity throughout production.
Collaborate with Quality any issues related to ingredients.
Ensure sanitation of all equipment before use.
Assist in continuously improving processes.