Blending Lead

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies
• 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

• 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
• Obtains/Sustains forklift certification
• High School Certification required
• College Degree preferred
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high-speed beverage production environment

College Degree

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