Ingredient Technician Position Available In Chautauqua, New York

Description Make a Difference in YOUR Career! 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?

Major areas of focus include:

Act as a team player among the entire plant and departmentSupply batching with the scheduled juice in a safe, quality, efficient manner.

Must comply with all food safety, food security, Quality, GMP’s, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizer regulations.

FIRST SIX MONTHS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

1.

Training:

The first one to two weeks will be spent training. We expect the Pre-Weigh Technician to become familiar with department and plant-wide standard operating procedures. Training will be both on the job as well as online.2.

Pre-Weigh Area:

The first three to four weeks will be spent becoming familiar with the importance of lot # verification, Item numbers, documentation procedures, and specific customer request regarding the weighing of product. Candidate will also become familiar with manufacturing equipment in the pre-weigh area. This is including but not limited to water supplies, pumps, and transfer hoses. 3.

Manufacturing Process:

Within the first six weeks we expect the Pre-Weigh Technician to become familiar with the entire manufacturing process – product flow from receiving, processing, batching, lab, production and warehouse.4.

Communication:

Communication is extremely important. Within the first three months, the candidate must establish communication skills (both verbal and written) needed to understand the supporting areas and customers to this position.5.

Job Related Task:

During the first 3 to four months it is required the technician fully understands pre-weigh and their effect on a batch. To fully understand pre-weigh the following knowledge must be obtained: 1. Specific Item numbers regarding the product they are using2. Lot Verification3. Quality of Rework4. Percentages used in batches i.e. lbs, gallons, gram, and kilograms5. Must be able to accurately and efficiently weigh specific batches according the formulation without supervision6.

Sanitation:

During the first month, obtain knowledge of the time span required between the sanitization of the pre-weigh area pumps. 7.

Juice Loss:

Within the first six months identify potential juice loss possibilities, identify possible juice saving techniques and be able to deliver product to batching without error.8. Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety /Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue

EXPERIENCE

The top candidate for this role will possess the excellent interpersonal skills, team player skills and an attitude to excel. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety /Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED ON THE JOB A

Career with Refresco 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 Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.