Batching Blending Tech 2nd Shift

About the role

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands, with products distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels, you are likely sipping one of our drinks while reading this. We continually improve to stay at the top of our game—driven by passionate people who push boundaries and embrace innovation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required PPE in warehouse/production areas (e.g., hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-toe and slip/oil-resistant shoes, appropriate gloves, seatbelts when operating forklifts).
• Ensure food quality and safety per corporate, customer, and governing body standards (e.g., SQF).
• Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, and other applicable requirements.
• Be trained and certified in operating batching/blending equipment in your area of responsibility.
• Ensure product quality and integrity on lines per specifications to meet customer satisfaction.
• Transport ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to/from required areas.
• Verify ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before syrup batching.
• Program bulk ingredient delivery system.
• Follow batching/blending sheets, add proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
• Obtain blend tank samples and deliver to the quality laboratory for testing; follow QA instructions for adjustments.
• Complete required documentation for batching/blending and forward to QA/Blending for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Perform CIP/COP sanitation of batching/blending lines, tanks, and equipment as scheduled.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching/blending area to designated storage or trailers.
• Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Report non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management.

Requirements

• High School Certification.
• 1–2 years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred.
• Formal training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene, etc., preferred.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform duties in a high-stress/pressure environment.
• Sound general knowledge of mathematical skills (measurements/formulas).
• Effective verbal and written English communication.
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
• Understanding of quality improvement, efficiency gains, yield optimization, and eliminating out-of-spec or damaged product.
• Attention to detail required.
• Obtain and sustain forklift certification.

Competencies

• Problem-solving: Quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology: Basic computer skills for production software and data logging.
• Cognitive: Analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management: Participate in safety audits and inspections.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with moving parts; hearing protection required; temperatures vary (laboratory and staging areas are temperature-controlled).
• Travel Requirements: 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Lifting 50 lbs.: Frequently
• Carry weight, lift: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Driving (forklift): Frequently
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance: Occasionally
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
• Visual/Sensory: Regular need to focus with one or two senses at a time; attention to detail required.