Batching Blending Technician

Refresco Brand; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick time

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a3rd shift employee to support beverage production operations from 10:45pm to 7:15am. You will adhere to GMPs, quality policies, and safety protocols while working in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Responsibilities include batching/blending, ingredient verification against SAP, sanitation, equipment operation, and documentation. Requires lifting up to 50lbs, strong English communication, and a focus on food safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred.
• Formal training in 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Follow food quality and safety standards (SQF, FDA/regulations).
• Train and certify in batching/blending equipment.
• Ensure product quality and integrity on the lines.
• Transport ingredients by forklift to required areas.
• Verify ingredients against SAP and quality parameters.
• Record batching data and adjust as needed per QA.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the shift area.
• Perform CIP/COP sanitation of all lines and equipment.
• Unload bulk concentrates and report non-compliances.

Skills

High-speed production

SAP

HACCP

GMP

Hygiene

50 lbs lifting

Math skills

English communication

Production schedules

Lab testing

Quality improvement

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 wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

*** 3rd Shift (10:45pm - 7:15am) Position ***

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.
• Will be trained and certified 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 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.

A Career with Refresco

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

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility

Flexibility

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

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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