Batching Blending Technician

Refresco Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco Group in Greer, SC is seeking a manufacturing associate to support high-volume beverage production. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, adhere to GMP and SQF standards, and participate in batching/blending processes with strict attention to safety, quality, and data accuracy.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, and hygiene. Lifting up to 50 lbs and forklift tasks are part of daily responsibilities, with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Problem-solving skills - 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies/procedures and wear required PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards per corporate/customer/governing bodies (e.g. SQF).
• Train and certify in batching/blending equipment operations.
• Ensure quality and integrity of product per specifications to satisfy customers.
• Transport ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift.
• Verify ingredients against SAP, food safety, and inventory parameters before batching.
• Program bulk ingredient delivery systems.
• Follow batching/blending sheets and record amounts accurately.
• Collect blend tank samples for QA testing and adjust as directed.
• Complete documentation for batching/blending operations and forward to QA/Blending for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the area; CIP/COP as scheduled.
• Remove empty containers from batching area as designated.
• Receive and unload bulk tanks of concentrates as needed.
• Report non-compliance and safety issues to management.

Skills

High-speed production

SAP familiarity

HACCP compliance

PPE compliance

Verbal & written communication

Mathematical skills

Data logging

Safety audits

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

• 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.
• Problem-solving skills - 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• 1-2 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold (laboratory and staging area is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

X

Carry weight, lift

X

Walking

X

Driving (forklift)

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

X

• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time. This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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