Ingredients Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Ingredients Technician to join our team at Refresco North America. As an Ingredients Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.

• Comply with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP's, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizers regulations.
• Certify in the operations of all blending equipment.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of products based on specifications.
• Duplicate and communicate safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Obtain forklift certification.
• Transport ingredients and pre-weigh by forklift from staging area to blending area.
• Monitor and incorporate push outs and Dump to Bulk (DTB) back into system.
• Hook up hoses, pumps, and lines for bulk concentrate or juice and transfers from silo storage tank.
• Maintain, build, and start up filter(s) and opens drums.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain filter blankets; inspect daily for holes or damage; wash new blankets as needed.
• Program touch screen for product delivery from silo room to blend tanks.
• Follow instructions on blending sheets, add proper ingredients, and record amounts correctly.
• Obtain blend tank samples and take to quality laboratory for testing.
• Follow instructions from quality department on any blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Complete blending sheets and be responsible for its accuracy.
• Complete all required documentation for blending operation and forward to QA/Blending department for review.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of area throughout shift.
• Responsible for CIP sanitation of all blending lines, tanks, and equipment.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers.
• Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Complete sanitation and line CIP as scheduled.
• Adhere to company policies and safety requirements as defined.
• Report all non-compliance, product protection, and food safety issues to management when encountered.
• Represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Certification.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Able to routinely lift 60lbs.
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment.
• 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.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, well-being benefits, and discount programs.