Ingredient Technician: Precision & Safety in Production

Refresco Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Warehouse/Production Associate in Wilson, NC. You will adhere to GMPs and food-safety standards, maintain inventory, stage batches, and assist in training and troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs. Must be able to operate forklift and comply with PPE requirements; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs and wear PPE.
• 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.

Job description

Refresco is seeking a Warehouse/Production Associate in Wilson, NC. You will adhere to GMPs and food-safety standards, maintain inventory, stage batches, and assist in training and troubleshooting in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs. Must be able to operate forklift and comply with PPE requirements; overtime may be required.