Description

LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM The Batching Technician will report to the Batching Supervisor.

POSITION The Batching Technician is responsible for the adherence to correct mixing instructions and specifications. Supplies the production line with the batched product in a timely manner, and helps to attain maximum product recovery.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Precisely inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Quality Department on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Pre-weighs, blends, and liquefies components for beverage preparation.
• Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP’s, foaming equipment and hand brushing).
• Operates electric forklift to load sugar, following all safety procedures.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Always abides by DrinkPAK’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of the warehouse including any additional areas assigned by leadership.
• Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
• Assists in other areas as required by leadership.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in similar position; 1-3 years of experience preferred in Food or Beverage industry or similar manufacturing environment; 1 year of experience managing projects
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred
• Ability to visually inspect product and materials
• Forklift experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety, continuous improvement and solutions driven mindset
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to lift approximately 55lbs, stand 10 hours, push and pull required.