Blending Technician Lead

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,593 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

The Blending Technician Lead at Coca-Cola Consolidated in Baltimore is the SME for blending, testing, and sanitation of syrup and beverages. You will ensure compliance with specifications, support QA from receipt to sanitization, and participate in CMS routines and plant-wide improvement teams.

Strong communication and problem-solving are essential. You will lead production to meet schedules, train teammates, manage raw material inventory, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating

Qualifications

• Associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school completed.
• Experience with chromatography and QA practices preferred.
• Proven ability to work on a production team and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead blending requirements to meet production schedules.
• Transfer knowledge to QA teammates on syrup blending and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory management for raw materials and flag close-dated items.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability and verify sanitation per CMS.
• Support team development and manage time independently.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Sensory program

CMS

Excel

Outlook

Word

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Aseptic techniques

Microbial knowledge

Process control

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school

Job description

Locations: Baltimore

Pay Range: $35.98 - $38.75 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 2nd shift. 2pm - 10 pm.

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Requisition ID: 259194

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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 Lead is responsible for serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the blending, testing, and sanitation of syrup, beverages and water treatment. The Blending Technician Lead assures in-process syrup and beverages are in accordance with Company specifications and regulatory requirements. The Blending Technician Lead is proficient in Inventory, Ordering, Testing, Blending, and Integrated Management System policies. The Blending Technician Lead supports all QA teammates from raw material receipt through sanitization of equipment, pipes, and tanks to prevent microbiological contamination. The Blending Technician Lead upholds company standards and provides departmental leadership and development. This includes active participation in CMS routines and plant-wide improvement teams. The Blending Technician Lead interacts professionally with external plant stakeholders and communicates timely and clearly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the blending requirements to ensure attainment of production schedule
• Provide hands-on knowledge transfer to less experienced QA teammates in proper syrup, blending, and sanitization practices
• Maintain the inventory management system for raw materials and inform Management of any close-dated material
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability
• Verify sanitation activities in conformance with CMS matrix
• Support team development and manage time independently

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Train and engage with teammates on the Manufacturing floor and QA department to assist with development
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) technology
• Working knowledge of Sensory program and requisites
• Familiarity with process control (CPK, Cp) to minimize data variation around the mean
• Computer skills: Excel, Outlook, Word
• Effective communication skills
• Support the Consolidated Management System (CMS)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques
• Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment including sanitation circuits

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or 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.