Batching Blending Lead

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, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required.
• Qualified in the operations of all batching / blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensures the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Transport required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from required areas.
• Verifies all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before conducting syrup batching.
• Programs 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/Batching / batching / blending department for review.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Effectively operates plant water filtration systems.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Effectively manages time and prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules.
• Receives and unloads deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
• Understands BOD process and can assist in BOD of batches.
• May assist in training new employees.

Required Skills

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment.
• Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e., measurements/formulas.
• Educate 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.

Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!