Batching Blending Technician - 2nd Shift

Refresco Group; Modesto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Sick Time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is hiring a Batching Blending Technician for the 2nd shift in Modesto, CA. You will operate batching and blending lines, ensure product quality, and maintain sanitation while following GMP and HACCP standards.

The role requires lifting, forklift handling, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced beverage production environment. This full-time on-site position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to a leading global beverage

Qualifications

• High School Certification; 1-2 years relevant work experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred.
• Able to routinely lift 50lbs.
• Effective communication in English; strong math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, PPE and safety policies in warehouse/production areas.
• Operate and calibrate batching/blending equipment.
• Transport ingredients by forklift and verify ingredients against SAP and quality specs.
• Record batching data and ensure products meet specifications.
• Maintain sanitation and CIP/COP of lines and equipment.
• Participate in safety audits and follow quality policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Work under pressure

Forklift operation

Education

High School Certification

Tools

SAP

HACCP

GMP

Hygiene

Job description

Batching Blending Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Quality

Supervisor: Edwin Rosales

Requisition Number: BATCH013226

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Modesto, CA 95351, USA

Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. 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?

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.
• 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:

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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.

A Career with Refresco:

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

Pay Range: $20.00 - 25.00 per hour (depending on education and experience), plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives

Shift: 2nd

Status: Non-Exempt

• 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
• 5 Vacation Days and Paid (Sick) Time OffDays in accordance with applicable law
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

the applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant
education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, 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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