Batching Blending Technician

Position Description: Reporting to the department Manager, the Batching/Blending Technician is responsible for handling ingredients, maintaining filters, and preparing product for bottling by mixing ingredients according to Refresco quality procedures and SAP. The technician supplies the production line with the blended product in a timely manner and helps to attain maximum product recovery. Shift Information: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed. Essential Job Functions: 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 (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard‑toe and slip‑/oil‑resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts). Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc. as well as other regulations required. Will be trained and certified in the operations of all batching/blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility. Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications to ensure customer satisfaction. Transport required ingredients and pre‑weighs by forklift to and from required areas. Verify all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before conducting syrup batching. Ability to program bulk ingredient delivery system. Follows instructions on batching/blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts accurately. Accurately obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batching/blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification. Completes all required documentation for batching/blending operation and forwards to QA/Blending department for review. Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift. Responsible for CIP/COP sanitation of all batching/blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled. Removes empty barrels and bins from batching/blending area to designated storage area and/or trailers. Receives and unloads tankers of bulk concentrates as needed. Reports all non‑compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered. Required Skills: Experience in a high‑speed beverage production environment preferred. Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene, etc. preferred. Able to routinely lift 50lbs. Able to perform duties within a high‑stress/pressure environment, have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e. measurements/formulas. Effective communication skills both verbal and written (English). Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing. Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Attention to detail required. Obtains/Sustains forklift certification. Competencies: Problem‑solving skills – Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues. Technology – Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data. Cognitive – Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production. Safety and Risk Management – Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment. Education and Experience: High School Certification. 1‑2 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. Work Environment: Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory and staging area is temperature‑controlled). The environment is structured and supervised. Travel Requirements: 0% travel anticipated. Physical Requirements: Stand or sit. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs. lifted). Carry weight. Walk. Drive forklift. Climb stairs/ladders or balance. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance. Short‑term disability and long‑term disability. Pet Insurance. Legal Benefits. 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match. 12 Paid Holidays. Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days. Well‑being Benefit. Discount and Total Reward Programs. Equal Opportunity Employer: Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh