Batching Blending Lead

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.
• Qualified 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 ensuring 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.
• Program bulk ingredient delivery system.
• Follow instructions on batching / blending sheets, add the proper ingredients, and record amounts accurately.
• Accurately obtain blend tank samples and take them to the quality laboratory for testing. Follow instructions from the quality department on any batching / blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Complete all required documentation for batching / blending operation and forward to QA/Batching / blending department 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.
• Effectively operate plant water filtration systems.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Effectively 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 can assist in BOD of batches.
• May assist in training new employees.

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
• 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.
• Obtain/Sustain forklift certification.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Well-being benefits.
• Discount programs.

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.