Batching Blending Lead

Refresco Brand

Greer (SC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco Brand in Greer, South Carolina, is looking for a dedicated individual experienced in high-speed beverage production. The role demands adherence to safety and quality standards while operating batching/blending equipment and managing product quality. Candidates should possess strong communication and mathematical skills.

The successful applicant will benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
Able to perform duties in a high stress/pressure environment.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written (English).

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures.
Responsible for complying with food safety and quality standards.
Transport required ingredients and verify all ingredients before batching.

Skills

High-speed beverage production experience

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Comprehension of production schedules

Understanding of quality improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but 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.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

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 (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)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required.
Qualified in the operations of all batching / blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications ensuring 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.
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/Batching / batching / 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.
Effectively operates plant water filtration systems.
Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
Effectively manages time and prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules.
Receives and unloads deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
Understands BOD process and can assist in BOD of batches.
May assist in training new employees.

Required Skills:

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
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.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and vacation

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Behaviors

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals