Batching Blending Technician II

Batching Blending Technician II

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.
• Programs 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/Batching / batching / 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.
• Effectively operates plant water filtration systems.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Effectively manages time and prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules.
• Receives and unloads deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
• Understands BOD process and can assist in BOD of batches.
• May assist in training new employees.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a fast-moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience required
• Formal training in areas such as SAP, HACCP, GMP, Hygiene etc. required
• Able to routinely lift 50lbs.
• 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.
• Obtains/Sustains forklift certification.

Competencies:

• Process Monitoring
  - Capability to monitor and adjust processes to maintain consistency and quality of the product.
• Communication Skills
  - Clear and effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Problem-solving skills
  - Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology
  - Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Cognitive
  - Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management
  - Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
• Troubleshooting
  - Ability to troubleshoot basic batch or mechanical issues.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold (laboratory and staging area is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:

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

Physical Demand - R - O - F

Stand or Sit - X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - X

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

Carry weight, lift - 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:
  This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time. This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

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