Beverage Technologist I

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! 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?

Summary Description:

• The Beverage Technologist I will be responsible for PD lab functions and customer services including simple costing creation, basic development, quality testing, BOM and MI creation and fully execute sample requests.

They will support fellow lab personnel and primarily advance in development skills and projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be proficient in all PD Lab Technician responsibilities and competencies.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with GLPs (Good Laboratory Practices).
• Be proficient in the use of basic QA instrumentation and lab equipment including microthermics unit, homogenizer and HTP processor.
• Mentor lab technicians and interns on best SOP execution for all lab functions.
• Independently complete standard sample requests. This includes sampling existing formulas of concentrates and beverage, TOA reference sample preparation and liquids for can warranties.
• Assist in preparations of beverage products for customer projects, presentations and/or research projects. Assist in tasting sessions and presentations to customers/visitors.
• Know how to fully create shipping documentation and own the sample request process including international customer shipping requirements.
• Be comfortable with creating concentrate BOMs and following PIs for producing trial run concentrate orders.
• Select optimal ingredients for projects according to specified requirements (i.e. customer needs, regulatory, technical parameters, costs).
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of financial aspects of flavor selection (i.e. cost-in-use).
• Be familiar with shelf life, light stability and sensory process and practices.
• Understand basic beverage aspects, ingredients and use level application.
• Be familiar with creating lab formulas to match beverage specifications for simple beverage formulations.
• Be familiar with creating and submitting IMP formulas for approved beverage variables. This includes testing and gathering beverage specifications according to the Formula Implementation initiated SOP.
• Have experience in creating costing for beverage and concentrate prototypes. This includes structuring new BOMs, communication with finance and costing beverage formulas for customers both domestic and international.
• Participate in sensory training to become an approved panelist for concentrates, shelf life and raw material for QA approval.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively communicate issues and solutions.
• Understand how to order lab supplies and manage lab stock of all necessary supplies including raw materials, lab essentials, juices and lab inventory.
• Be proficient in the use of SAP and lab database ERP systems.
• Become familiar with tasting skills and effective use of flavor descriptors, terminology and sensory lexicon.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop and perfect PD lab methods and practices. This includes maintaining all applicable documentation and records - sample log, specification logs, ACE, shipping documents and other tracking initiatives.
• Take ownership of projects. Take initiative in asking questions and collecting information to complete tasks.
• Basic knowledge of calculations, and unit operation for formulation design and process development.
• Communicate professionally with honest and constructive feedback. Confidently share ideas and solutions.
• Be consistent in information awareness by thoroughly reading emails and regularly referencing SharePoint and Weekly Action Plan.
• Embody the 5 Refresco values by demonstrating responsibility, entrepreneurship, agility, excellence and passion.
• Foster teamwork and demonstrate leadership by providing assistance to others including teaching lab techs and interns. Collaborate with peers to resolve technical issues.
• Have the ability to notice, interpret and anticipate others concerns and feelings.
• Focused on desired result of self or team and drive to meet goals.

Demonstrate good priority setting.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 1.

5 years work related experience.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Based in Columbus, GA development labs with minimal travel requirements.

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. A Career with Refresco Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you'll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work. Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Short-term disability and long-term disability Pet Insurance Legal Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days Well-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees. Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.