Beverage Technicians

Raise; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring Beverage Technicians in Erlanger, KY. The role focuses on batching formulas and prototypes to support scientists, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while aiding in customer projects.

You will perform analytical testing, participate in flavor development, and work with AS400/LEAD and Wildware systems. Ideal candidates have basic math, lab terminology, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with 1–3 years of experience.
• Preference given to food science or chemistry graduates.
• Comfort with basic math, ratio scaling and percentages.
• Familiar with basic scientific terminology and concepts.
• Proficient with WORD, EXCEL and email apps.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and report findings.
• Strong problem solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret analytical testing.
• Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in Wildware.
• Understand and perform basic math conversions.
• Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
• Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
• Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments.
• Generate data for demo sheets.
• Screening and selection of flavor options for development.

Skills

High School Diploma

Basic Math & Calculations

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Email)

Laboratory Terminology

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Food science or chemistry degree preferred

Tools

AS400

LEAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beverage Technicians

• Pay Rate: $22.00/hour on W2

Raise is currently hiring Beverage Technicians in Erlanger, KY on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

• This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.

Goals and Objectives

• Ensure laboratory activities meet/exceed technical, safety and efficiency goals.
• Assist scientist in providing samples that meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret analytical testing.
• Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in Wildware.
• Understand and perform basic math conversions.
• Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
• Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
• Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments.
• Generate data for demo sheets.
• Screening and selection of flavor options for development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with minimum 1-3 years of experience.
• Preference given to food science or chemistry graduates
• Basic Mathematical Skills - The Individual is comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.
• Basic Scientific Skills - The Individual is comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
• Computer Skills - The Individual is comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email (or similar program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
• Analytical Skills - The Individual is comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage and reporting skills specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
• Problem Solving Skills - The Individual is capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solution.

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