Batching Blending Technician - Night 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. 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—this is our company ethos, and it’s shared by our people. 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.
• Train and certify in the operations of 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 guarantee 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 system.
• 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/Blending 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.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching/blending area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Report all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.

Benefits

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