Batching Blending Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

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Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

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.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies.
• Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required.
• Train and certify in the operations of all batching/blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensure 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.

Work Schedule

Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.

Physical Requirements

• R = Rarely (0-15%)
• O = Occasionally (16-45%)
• F = Frequently (46-100%)
• Stand or Sit: X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: X
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5lbs): X
• Carry weight, lift: X
• Walking: X
• Driving (forklift): X
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance: X
• Cordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time. This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

Shift

3rd

How to apply

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