Batching Blending Tech

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Competencies :

Education and Experience :

Working Conditions :

Travel Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

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

Physical Demand

Stand or Sit

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5lbs)

Carry weight, lift

Walking

Driving (forklift)

Climb (stairs / ladders) or balance

Other Duties :

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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