Syrup Technician - 3rd Shift

Monin Gourmet Flavorings; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan—company match

Health, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development and training

Job summary

Monin Gourmet Flavorings in Sparks, NV is hiring a Syrup Tech to join a dynamic manufacturing team. You will produce syrups, concentrates, and flavorings, ensuring compliance with GMP, SQF, and FDA guidelines. You will collaborate with QA, R&D and production to maintain quality and consistency.

The role requires strong attention to detail, safety, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, team players, and able to follow recipes and SOPs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet environments
• Willing to learn CIP controls and Navision systems
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Operate and support syrup production to meet Monin quality standards
• Coordinate with QA to retest and discard expired raw materials
• Manage raw material locations and inventory in Navision
• Perform CIP and cleaning duties on batching equipment
• Weigh and stage ingredients for syrup batches
• Maintain cleanliness and follow SQF requirements
• Assist in training and process improvements

Skills

Material Handling

QA coordination

Batch production

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Forklift knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Navision

Factory Talk Batch

Job description

• Job Category MFG - Manufacturing
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

About Us

We create with care, and we innovate with purpose. More than flavor producers, we are passionate professionals who aim to gather our people, partners, and customers with a shared spirit of confidence, respect, and entrepreneurship. We produce clean, authentic, and versatile beverage solutions that make every sip so much better, all with a determined pursuit of sustainably sourced, quality ingredients. Each bottle filled comes with a commitment to natural ingredients, extraordinary taste, high standards of service, and trade ingenuity. We are honored to be part of the drinks you craft, joining our creativity to make life more flavorful.

About the OpportunityAs the Syrup Tech at Monin, you will be responsible for you will be responsible for working as part of a team of talented producers, manufacturing syrups, purees, and concentrated flavors in accordance with Monin quality standards, GMPs, Safe Quality Food requirements, and FDA guidelines for the safe production of food products . We have passion and commitment to quality, and we hope you do too! As a good Syrup Tech, you are a self-motivated team player. You have the skills to work successfully with their assigned machinery to keep it running efficiently. You can effectively think on your feet, make quick decisions, and have strong attention to detail to ensure no machinery issues or quality go unnoticed. You will be perfect for this role if you are highly detail-oriented and mechanically inclined, passionate about creating beverage and culinary flavor solutions that make our customers successful!

What You’ll Do

• Material Handling- print material requisition sheets and use Navision and inventory gun to locate and weigh raw materials according to formulas, using metric unit of measure.
• Manage & coordinate with QA to retest and discard expired raw materials.
• Batch assist during syrup production.
• Maintain raw material locations and organization both physically and in Navision and assist in cycle counting.
• Confirm with R&D material requisition sheet for accuracy and version prior to staging and weighing raw ingredients. (1 st time run) and pull samples for R&D when needed.
• Perform CIP functions on various batching equipment and perform titrations on cleaning chemicals.
• Unload liquid sugar and dry sugar.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and complete cleaning checklists
• Ensure that all work instructions and job aids are followed and all documentation and quality checks are completed following SQF requirements.
• Use a continuous improvement mindset to improve processes
• Ability to troubleshoot process nonconformities, identify root causes and take corrective action.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe work area and follow chemical handling procedures.
• Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management.
• Weigh and stage ingredients for scheduled syrup batches
• Upholds and inspires adoption of company mission and values.
• Develop and execute training that support Monin’s objectives regarding quality and food safety.
• Other duties may be assigned

• Passion for Quality — You take pride in the quality of everything you touch and everything you do.
• Be Vigilant About Safety—You’re always looking out for your teammate’s safety.
• Pay Attention to The Details — You always want to get things right the first time.
• Keep Things Fun — You see the fun in your daily interactions and be sure to laugh every day.
• Lead by Example — You like to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty if it means helping your team.
• Do The Right Thing, always— You are there for others and willing to step up and help others when that’s what’s required for success.

Other Qualifications & Considerations

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able and willing to learn clean-in-place (CIP) controls, Factory Talk Batch and Navision
• Ability to stand, reach, walk, stoop, push, pull and lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Comfortable working with volatile and dust producing food ingredients
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work effectively individually and as part of a team
• Must follow safety standards to ensure a safe working environment for self and coworkers
• Certified to use forklift, walk behind lift, and electric pallet jack.
• Must be detail oriented and ensure batches are made exactly according to recipe and SOP

What We Offer - Because Monin hires the best people, we work hard to offer our employees benefits that improve their lives.

The Sweet Stuff:

• A fun, dynamic working environment with a growing, energetic, and passionate team
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.
• Breakrooms are stocked with our delicious products.
• Management that uplifts and nurtures talent & provides continuing education.
• Promotion of health and wellness
• Company-sponsored fun events
• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a % you contribute.
• Affordable health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision programs.
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company.
• Nine company-paid holidays plus one floating holiday and diversity day

Monin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Monin is a Drug Free Workplace and does pre-employment drug screening.

Monin participates in e-verify

Summary

When you join Monin Gourmet Flavorings, you’re doing much more than switching companies to advance your career. You are becoming part of the Monin Family. We are a diverse group of talented professionals who drive innovation, embrace change and growth, and celebrate the global community which is Monin

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WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER

As a family-owned company, it’s no surprise that we’re incredibly passionate about our people. At Monín , the only thing more unique than the flavors we make are the people behind our innovative products!