Batching Blending Technician II

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs and wear required PPE in the warehouse or production areas (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts when operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Comply with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, and other applicable regulations.
• Be qualified in the operation of all batching/blending equipment in the assigned area.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of products on the lines according to specifications to satisfy customers.
• Transport required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from designated areas.
• Verify all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before syrup batching.
• Follow instructions on batching/blending sheets, add proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
• Obtain blend tank samples accurately and deliver to the quality laboratory for testing; implement batching/blending adjustments per quality department guidance to meet specifications.
• Complete all required documentation for batching/blending operations and forward to QA/Batching for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Responsible for CIP/COP sanitation of all batching/blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled.
• Operate plant water filtration systems effectively.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet production schedules.
• Receive and unload deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Report all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
• Understand BOD process and assist in BOD of batches.
• May assist in training new employees.

• Experience in a fast-moving packaged goods environment; beverage production experience required.
• Formal training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene, etc. required.
• Able to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform duties under high stress/pressure; strong math skills for measurements and formulas.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Solid understanding of production schedules and laboratory testing.
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out-of-spec or damaged product.
• Process monitoring: ability to monitor and adjust processes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Clear and effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Problem-solving skills to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Basic computer skills for operating production software and data logging.
• Cognitive ability to analyze data and parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and risk management; participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Troubleshooting: ability to troubleshoot basic batch or mechanical issues.
• Attention to detail; forklift certification obtained/maintained.

• High School Certification
• 2-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Fast-paced production plant with moving parts; noise requires hearing protection; temperatures can be hot or cold; laboratory and staging areas are temperature controlled. Structure and supervision are in place.

• 0% travel anticipated.

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

Stand or Sit: X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: X

Lifting weight: X

Walking: X

Driving (forklift): X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance: X

• Coordination and Dexterity:
  Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Visual/Sensory:
  Regular need to maintain attention to detail with one or two senses at a time.

• This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities; duties may…