Ingredient Technician

REFRESCO; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Warehouse/Production Associate in Wilson, NC, to support batching, inventory control, and ingredient handling. You will verify ingredients, enter data into SAP, and help maintain quality and safety across the plant floors.

The role requires the ability to follow recipes, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to varying shifts including overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and PPE requirements in warehouse/production areas.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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).
• Initiate and record actions to support the Food Safety Management System
• Assist in scheduling product staging and batching.
• Assist in training others as needed.
• Ensure that all ingredients and batches conform to specifications before use.
• Assist in troubleshooting department issues.
• Maintain inventory control system.
• Verify and enter all ingredient receipts into SAP.
• Responsible for inventorying ingredients, including periodic cycle counts, end‑of‑run counts, and comprehensive end‑of‑year counts.
• Report ingredient shortages to Department Managers prior to scheduled production times.
• Acquire and maintain forklift certification.
• Prepares and distributes all ingredients for production orders based on scheduled orders with exceptions of bulk waters, sugars, alcohols, etc.
• Ensures FIFO procedures are followed for all ingredients and throughout the department.
• Maintains and controls refrigerated ingredient integrity.
• Create purchase orders for all ingredients stored at the outside warehouse.
• Assist other departments to ensure product integrity throughout production.
• Collaborate with Quality any issues related to ingredients.
• Ensure sanitation of all equipment before use.
• Assist in continuously improving processes.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and compliance with personal safety/food safety regulatory standards.
• Effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in following recipes and formulas.
• Adaptability: Flexible to adapt to changes in production processes and ingredient specifications.
• Time Management: Skills in prioritizing tasks and management multiple responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a mixing/processing environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings and overnight 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. Specific areas may be temperature controlled.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

X

X

Carry weight, lift

X

Walking

X

Driving

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

X

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

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.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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