Batching Blending Technician II - Night Shift

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. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based, innovative, and seek out new challenges to conquer. This is our company ethos, and it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, and other required regulations.
• Operate all batching/blending equipment in your area of responsibility.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications to meet 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.
• Program bulk ingredient delivery systems.
• Follow instructions on batching/blending sheets, add the proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
• Accurately obtain blend tank samples and take them to the quality laboratory for testing.
• Follow instructions from the quality department on any batching/blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Complete all required documentation for batching/blending operations and forward to QA/Batching department for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Perform CIP/COP sanitation of all batching/blending lines, tanks, and equipment as scheduled.
• Operate plant water filtration systems.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet production schedules.
• Receive and unload deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Report all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
• Understand BOD process and assist in BOD of batches.
• Assist in training new employees.

Benefits

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