Syrup Blender

Suntory; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

Saving and spending accounts

Company‑paid telemedicine services

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Legal service plan option

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures in North Carolina seeks a Syrup Blender to manufacture syrup used in bottling processes. You will blend concentrates, build recipes, receive concentrate and HFCS, and maintain inventory while following GMP standards.

Join our team to support a growing beverage portfolio and ensure accuracy, safety, and quality. We offer comprehensive benefits, teamwork culture, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year production or technical experience preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices background preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills, good written and oral communication skills, and good organizational skills required.
• An analytical thought process and good hand/eye coordination required.
• Must be able to follow established procedures without deviation.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Blends syrup.
• Calculates number of concentrate flavor units required by converting production case figures to equivalent finished gallons of syrup.
• Builds recipes to specifications.
• Receives concentrate and high fructose corn syrup.
• Maintains concentrate and high fructose corn syrup inventory.
• Conducts associated lab duties.
• Follows all company rules and regulations.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP background

Math skills

Computer skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Hand-eye coordination

Following procedures

Teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non‑alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world‑renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Syrup Blender Role Overview

Manufactures syrup that is used in the bottling process from concentrate.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Blends syrup.
• Calculates number of concentrate flavor units required by converting production case figures to equivalent finished gallons of syrup.
• Builds recipes to specifications.
• Receives concentrate and high fructose corn syrup.
• Maintains concentrate and high fructose corn syrup inventory.
• Conducts associated lab duties.
• Follows all company rules and regulations.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year production or technical experience preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices background preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills, good written and oral communication skills, and good organizational skills required.
• An analytical thought process and good hand/eye coordination required.
• Must be able to follow established procedures without deviation.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company‑paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]