Blending Technician LeadBishopville, SC, US, 29010

Pay Range

$30.10 - $32.34 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule

Monday

• Friday, 1:00pm - 10:00pm, weekends/holidays per business needs.

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Job OverviewThe Blending Technician Lead is responsible for serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the blending, testing, and sanitation of syrup, beverages and water treatment. The Blending Technician Lead assures in-process syrup and beverages are in accordance with Company specifications and regulatory requirements. The Blending Technician Lead is proficient in Inventory, Ordering, Testing, Blending, and Integrated Management System policies. The Blending Technician Lead supports all QA teammates from raw material receipt through sanitization of equipment, pipes, and tanks to prevent microbiological contamination. The Blending Technician Lead upholds company standards and provides departmental leadership and development. This includes active participation in CMS routines and plant-wide improvement teams. The Blending Technician Lead interacts professionally with external plant stakeholders and communicates timely and clearly.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeads the blending requirements to ensure attainment of production schedule

Provides hands-on knowledge transfer to less experienced QA teammates in proper syrup, blending, and sanitization practices

Maintains the inventory management system for raw materials and informs Management of any close dated material

Demonstrates strong problem-solving ability

Verifies sanitation activities in conformance with CMS matrix

Supports team development and manages time independently

Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesTrains and engages with teammates on the Manufacturing floor and QA department to assist with development

Participates in continuous improvement projects

Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) technology
• Working knowledge of Sensory program and requisites

Familiarity with process control (cpk, cp) to minimize data variation around the mean

Computer skills to include competency in Excel, Outlook, Word

Effective communication skills

Support the Consolidated Management System (CMS)

Performs other duties as assigned

Microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques

Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment including sanitation circuits

Minimum QualificationsAssociate's degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school

Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years work experience

Preferred QualificationsTechnical degree or experience

Work EnvironmentNoisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.