Blending Technician - 1st Shift Weekends

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Blending Technician to produce syrup blends daily, following QA specifications and sanitation standards. You will manage raw materials intake, operate blending equipment, and document results in the LDMS.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with flexible weekend hours. Prior lab experience and Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to 12 months of work experience or training.
• Basic math and analytical skills for measurements.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily blend requirements per production schedules.
• Maintain blending equipment sanitation and cleanliness.
• Receive concentrate and sugar shipments into inventory system.
• Calibrate lab equipment and ensure measurement accuracy.
• Record testing results and input receipts into LDMS.

Skills

Follow SOPs

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Basic math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year or less of work experience

Tools

LDMS

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

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Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Requisition ID: 268015

Locations: Charlotte

Pay Range: $32.41 - $34.90 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 1st Shift, Weekends, 12 hour shifts, Saturday - Monday, 6:00am - 6:00pm, holidays as needed.

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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; through the manufacturing of syrup batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate; ensure adherence to the company quality assurance specification requirements
• Maintains blending equipment (mixes and syrup tanks) sanitation requirements to ensure system-wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards
• Carries out the receipt of concentrate and sugar shipments in the inventory management system
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
• Maintains testing, sanitation, and equipment calibration records and results and inputs 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 25lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience
• Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience
• Manufacturing experience

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.