Batching Blending Technician, Nights

About the Role

We are the world's largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands, distributing beverages globally from production sites in Europe and North America. Our vision is to put our drinks on every table, continually improving and innovating to stay at the top of the industry. This role operates within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring product quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas (e.g., hairnets, beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-toe shoes, gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Comply with food quality and safety standards as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF, FDA, state/city regulations, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher).
• Operate, maintain, and be certified in batching/blending equipment within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of products based on specifications to meet customer satisfaction.
• Transport ingredients and pre-weighs using a forklift to and from required areas.
• Verify ingredients against SAP, food safety, quality, and inventory control parameters before syrup batching.
• Program the bulk ingredient delivery system and follow batching/blending sheet instructions accurately.
• Obtain blend tank samples and deliver them to the quality laboratory for testing; adjust batches as instructed by the quality department.
• Complete all required documentation for batching/blending operations and submit to QA/Blending for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the area throughout the shift, including CIP/COP sanitation of lines, tanks, and equipment.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from the batching/blending area to designated storage 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.

Requirements

• High School Certification.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment is a plus.
• Formal training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, or Hygiene preferred.
• Able to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-stress/pressure environment.
• Sound knowledge of mathematical skills (e.g., measurements, formulas).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
• Understanding of quality improvement, efficiency increases, yield improvements, and eliminating out-of-specification or damaged products.
• Attention to detail.
• Forklift certification (obtained/sustained).

Skills

• Problem-Solving: 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.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection, and temperatures can vary (hot/cold, though the laboratory and staging area are temperature-controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

Schedule

Work may be required on weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and holidays. Overtime is scheduled as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or Sitting: Frequently.
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling: Occasionally.
• Lifting (minimum 5 lbs, up to 50 lbs): Frequently.
• Carrying Weight: Frequently.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Driving (Forklift): Frequently.
• Climbing (stairs/ladders) or Balancing: Rarely.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
• Visual/Sensory: Moderate attention to detail, requiring focus with one or two senses at a time.