Ingredient Technician

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

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.  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?

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).  
• Initiate and record actions to support the Food Safety Management System
• Assist in scheduling product staging and batching.
• Assist in training others as needed.
• Ensure that all ingredients and batches conform to specifications before use.
• Assist in troubleshooting department issues.
• Maintain inventory control system.
• Verify and enter all ingredient receipts into SAP.
• Responsible for inventorying ingredients, including periodic cycle counts, end-of-run counts, and comprehensive end-of-year counts.
• Report ingredient shortages to Department Managers prior to scheduled production times.
• Acquire and maintain forklift certification.
• Prepares and distributes all ingredients for production orders based on scheduled orders with exceptions of bulk waters, sugars, alcohols, etc.
• Ensures FIFO procedures are followed for all ingredients and throughout the department.
• Maintains and controls refrigerated ingredient integrity.
• Create purchase orders for all ingredients stored at the outside warehouse.
• Assist other departments to ensure product integrity throughout production.
• Collaborate with Quality any issues related to ingredients.
• Ensure sanitation of all equipment before use.
• Assist in continuously improving processes.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and compliance with personal safety/food safety regulatory standards.
• Organic, GFCO, Project Verified standards.
• Effective communication, and problem-solving skills.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in following recipes and formulas.
• Adaptability: Flexible to adapt to changes in production processes and ingredient specifications.
• Time Management: Skills in prioritizing tasks and management multiple responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong math skills.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a mixing/processing environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings and overnight 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. Specific areas may be temperature controlled.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements

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

Stand or Sit

 

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

Lifting _50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.)

Carry weight, lift

Walking

Driving

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

 

 

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• 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.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

 

 

 

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance 

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

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