Syrup Batcher

Overview/Function: The Syrup Batcher produces quality products, safely and efficiently, operating all appropriate and necessary equipment, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Major Responsibilities:

• In attendance in the syrup room before commencement of production.
• Designate the appropriate tank for batching in accordance with the days scheduling to avoid conflicts.
• Ensure that proper sanitation is being performed on mixing and storage tanks when required.
• Report any issues of quality and mechanical defects to the Quality Supervisor as soon as they occur.
• Follow the issued production schedule by the production manager.
• Follow FIFO process to ensure proper concentrate rotation.
• Record all syrup batches accurately.
• Ensure all sanitation steps have been carried out and recorded correctly before mixing commences.
• Ensure all quality checks are carried out accurately and consistently as specified by quality control.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the syrup room deemed necessary for a beverage production facility.
• Follow all ISO Management System Process.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by management.

Experience & Qualifications:

• High School degree with at least a year of general work experience. Previous production environment experience or machine operation equipment experience is desired. Will consider other equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Previous food-grade manufacturing background and keen understanding of food safety regulations is desired. Previous food and beverage manufacturing and equipment experience is also highly desired.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read, write, follow process flow charts, and problem-solving are essential skills.
• Good math, inspection, and problem-solving skills are needed.
• Good interpersonal communication skills are needed.
• Excellent team-player with the ability to effectively interact with multiple departments.
• Highly motivated self-starter, with the ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.

Additional:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position will spend their time on the production floor. As a result, they should expect a fast-paced production environment with loud noises resulting and will frequently lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.)
• The role is expected to be able to:
  • Lift 70 pounds up to shoulder height occasionally.
  • Lift up to 40 pounds above the head occasionally.
  • Push carts with 55 gallon drums up an incline using 100 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Carry up to 70 pounds up six stairs occasionally.
  • Tip and pour from a 70-pound container at shoulder height occasionally.
  • Climb stairs frequently in a wet environment.
• Constant standing, walking, pushing, and pulling. This person will have occasional to frequent twisting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This person will be exposed to water, cleaning products, and beverage ingredients.
• Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided to comply with safety and GMP requirements.

Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.

AA/EOE