Batching Technician

Responsibilities:

• Batch syrup using correct formulation and mixing instructions in order to comply with appropriate quality specifications.
• Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP's, HAACP, Allergen/Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.
• Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.
• Obtains forklift certification.
• Transports required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift from staging area to the batching area.
• Hooks up hoses, pumps and lines for bulk concentrate or juice and transfers from the proper silo storage tank.
• Maintains, builds and starts up, filter(s) and opens drums.
• Program touch screen for product delivery from silo room to batch tanks.
• Follows instructions on batching sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts correctly.
• Count concentrates and raw materials as required.
• Obtains batch tank samples to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batch adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• As directed by the lab technician will be required to pull concentrate and/or sample from tanks, drums or bins and take samples to the lab for analysis.
• Completes all required documentation for batching operations and forwards to quality control/batching department for review.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the blending/sugar rooms throughout the shift.
• Responsible for CIP sanitation of all batching lines, tanks and equipment.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers.
• Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to learn blending procedures and perform minor adjustments on blending equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and following written work related instructions.
• Willingness to work any shift assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to push and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete surface.
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, crouch, climb and/or stoop throughout the shift as needed to successfully perform job duties.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check required.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.