Technician, Batching

DrinkPAK • Texas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Technician follows beverage mixing instructions and specifications, supplying the production line with batched product on time while helping maximize product recovery. The position is based at DrinkPAK’s beverage manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

The technician prepares, inspects, weighs, and mixes ingredients to product recipes; works with Quality on analytical results and batch adjustments; records batch information; cleans and sanitizes equipment; and operates an electric forklift to load sugar. The role also requires following company safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety standards, maintaining housekeeping and quality, and completing hourly product inspections.

The work takes place in areas with variable noise, lighting, and temperatures, and requires access to all areas of the building. Physical duties include reaching above the head and below the waist, occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for 10–12 hours, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays may be needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma.
• Ability to visually inspect products and materials.
• Basic understanding of measuring units and ratios.
• Basic math skills to measure and scale ingredients accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to handle and identify raw ingredients, including flavorings, sweeteners, acids, and concentrates.
• Comfort working around chemical handling with proper personal protective equipment and safety training.
• Ability to complete batch records, logs, and quality checklists clearly and accurately.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• Team-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of prior experience in food or beverage manufacturing, production, or mixing/blending.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries.
• Forklift experience.
• Technical school training or coursework in chemistry, food science, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards; training may be provided on the job.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate batching and mixing equipment, tanks, pumps, and meters.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of digital work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, stage, weigh, and mix ingredients according to product recipes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department on analytical results and adjust batches when needed, including for Brix, acid, pH, and color.
• Pre-weigh blends and liquefy components for beverage preparation.
• Record lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas in accordance with customer regulations.
• Clean and sanitize batching equipment and fillers using CIP processes, foaming equipment, and hand brushing.
• Operate an electric forklift to load sugar and follow safety procedures.
• Follow company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Follow DrinkPAK Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and quality in warehouse areas and other areas assigned by leadership.
• Complete hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
• Assist in other areas as required by leadership.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with 50% coverage for dependents paid by the Company.
• Cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) match program.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Enriching lifestyle accounts.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED