Blending Technician

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is looking for a Blending Technician in Indianapolis to manage daily blend requirements and ensure quality controls in syrup production. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be able to follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers an hourly wage starting at $28 and includes benefits like health coverage, career growth opportunities, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Understanding of a laboratory environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of microbial techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily blend requirements according to production schedules.
• Maintain sanitation of blending equipment and ensure quality standards.
• Record and manage inventory of syrup batches.

Skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Basic math and analytical skills

Experience in manufacturing environment

Basic computer skills

Understanding of laboratory practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Requisition ID: 255848
Locations: Indianapolis
Pay Range: $28.00 + Shift Differential Hourly, depending on experience
Schedule: 6p‑6a on the 2/2/3 schedule

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Blending Technician will execute the delivery of daily blend requirements according to production schedules through the manufacturing of syrup batches from raw materials including water, sugar, and concentrate in compliance with company quality assurance specification requirements. This role will maintain blending and product transfer equipment sanitation requirements to ensure system‑wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards; receive concentrate and raw ingredients purchase orders for the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements according to production schedules, manufacturing syrup batches from raw materials (water, sugar, concentrate), and ensure adherence to quality assurance specifications.
• Maintain blending equipment (mixes and syrup tanks) sanitation requirements to ensure system‑wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards.
• Carry out the receipt of concentrate and sugar shipments in the inventory management system.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintain testing, sanitation, and equipment calibration records and results, and input concentrate and sugar receipts through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of a laboratory environment and laboratory practices preferred.
• Basic math, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiar with high‑pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) technology preferred.
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic computer skills and hands‑on experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on Microsoft Excel experience.
• Manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.