Batching Technician

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor the syrup maker is committed to providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost effective manner. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the syrup maker is responsible for following mixing Instructions and sanitation requirements to ensure quality of the finished product.

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• 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.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Stage concentrate and other ingredients prior to batching. Ensure verification of ingredients and expiry dates prior to opening any pails or starting to mix.
• Complete and sign the formula card, lock out the syrup tank and take the formula card to the laboratory. Make adjustments as directed.
• Complete all required reports (including work orders, action reports, etc.) legibly and in a timely manner. If a mechanical problem exists with a valve or a tank, contact Maintenance or a Manager immediately. Do not use the tank or affected valve until approved by Maintenance or a Manager.
• Keep both the can line and the bottle line supplied with syrup.
• Immediately inform the Scheduler, Quality Assurance Manager or Production Manager of potential problems (shortages, lack of tanks, etc.)
• Plan tank usage in advance to maximize batch sizes.
• Must follow all measure and mixing instructions, no deviations are permitted.
• Work closely with the Filler Operator, Quality Assurance and Lead Hands to perform flush outs and product changes in a timely manner and ensure product quality.
• Do not mix more than four hours ahead in the schedule to allow for mechanical difficulties or schedule changes.
• Notify Scheduler of sweetener delivery problems.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, improve yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Complete and sign the formula card, lock out the syrup tank and take the formula card to the laboratory.
• Keep the syrup room clean and sanitary.
• Communicate with the syrup maker coming on shift any supply, mechanical or scheduling problems.
• Monitoring of concentrate and ingredient lot numbers.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
• Forklift certification may be required
• Able to routinely lift 60lbs
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e. measurements/formulas
• Strong 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

• Shifts- Rotation shifts are required for this position.
• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.