Batching Blending Technician

Refresco; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Refresco is hiring for a 3rd Shift position in our beverage production facility. You will follow GMP/HACCP standards, operate and support batching and blending lines, and ensure product quality throughout the run.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work under high-speed production conditions. Strong safety culture and adherence to FDA/state regulations are essential, along with reliable teamwork and good communication in English.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Able to routinely lift 50lbs.
• Effective communication in English (verbal/written).
• Solid understanding of production schedules and quality standards.
• Forklift certification and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, HACCP, FDA regulations, and safety policies; wear PPE.
• Ensure product quality and integrity per specifications.
• Operate and/or support batching/blending equipment.
• Transport ingredients by forklift and stage materials as needed.
• Complete documentation for batching/blending and QA review.
• Maintain sanitation and CIP/COP of lines and equipment.

Skills

High-speed production experience

Forklift operation

English communication

Quality and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork and adaptability

Tools

SAP

HACCP

GMP

Hygiene protocols

Job description

Job Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

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.
• Attention to detail required.
• Obtains/Sustains forklift certification.

A Career with Refresco

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off