Batching Blending Tech (Seasonal)

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). - Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required. - Will be trained and certified in the operations of all batching/blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility. - Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications to ensure customer satisfaction. - Transport required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from required areas. - Verify all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before conducting syrup batching. - Ability to program bulk ingredient delivery system. - Follows instructions on batching/blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts accurately. - Accurately obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batching/blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification. - Completes all required documentation for batching/blending operation and forwards to QA/Blending department for review. - Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift. - Responsible for CIP/COP sanitation of all batching/blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled. - Removes empty barrels and bins from batching/blending area to designated storage area and/or trailers. - Receives and unloads tankers of bulk concentrates as needed. - Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered. Required Skills: - Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred. - Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene etc. preferred. - Able to routinely lift 50lbs. - Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment, Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e. measurements/formulas. - Effective communication skills both verbal and written (English). - Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing. - Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. - Attention to detail required. - Obtains/Sustains forklift certification. Competencies: - Problem-solving skills - Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues. - Technology - Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data. - Cognitive- Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production. - Safety and Risk Management - Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment. Education and Experience: - High School Certification - 1-2 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Working Conditions: - Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays 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. Travel Requirements: - 0% travel anticipated. Physical Requirements: | R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%) | | --- | | **Physical D…