Processing Technician

Sazerac Company•Carrollton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Technician will be responsible for blending, batching, filtering, transferring, calculating inventory tank readings, and preparation of all products to meet the bottling schedule using approved formulas and company specifications. Responsible for blending fixes and final approvals prior to bottling; bulk receiving and inventory management; documents blending volumes from the bottling schedule and submits to laboratory for approval. Responsible for safety, quality control, and cleanliness of work area. Shift Available: Shift C works Thursday - Saturday, (6:00AM – 6:00PM) and Wed (12:00PM – 6:00PM).

Requirements

Must be able to drive a forklift
Can lift at least 25 pounds of products
Adhere to safety and GMP protocols
Team player and collaborative with other team members
Can read, write, and speak English
At least six months work experienced in a food or beverage manufacturing work environment
Knowledge of food / beverage safety & sanitary handling
Can work independently with minimal oversight and complete tasks in a timely manner
Can at least lift and carry 25 pounds of products daily as needed
Can manage staffing within assigned department
Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus
Some knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5s, 5 why's, root cause analysis, problem solving
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Mix formulas in accordance with written procedures, including verifying ingredient quantities and quality
Follow management's direction pertaining to batch schedule, housekeeping items, and any additional duties for the day
Clean/sanitize equipment, tanks, hoses, and lines
Receive and unload tankers of liquid sugar, alcohol, and product
Complete required paperwork, e.g., Batch Production Sheets, logs
Transport ingredients around warehouse via forklift
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment and report any areas of concern to management
Weigh partial ingredients, label ingredients appropriately and reseal with tamper-resistant tape
Participate in the batch approval process, assist in root cause analysis for out of specification batches
Perform lab quality testing of batches and ingredients
Ensures that the schedule of compounded bulk batches is met when delegated by the compounding manager and ensures that the bulk is manufactured according to customer specifications and in compliance with FDA, GMP, and OSHA guidelines
Ensures that all documentation associated with compounding meets all FDA, GMP, and internal quality policies
Provides firsthand practical knowledge of the compounding process to the compounding manager when needed for efficiency improvements and validating new batches
Assists in the validation or scale-up of compounded bulk batches.
Ensures that compounding equipment is maintained and requests repair when necessary
Performs non-conformance investigations as directed by the compounding manager
Provides suggestions and input for the improvement of the compounding process
Able to assess and resolve issues that may arise during the shift
Manages conflicts, performs disciplinary actions when necessary