Manufacturing Syrup Blender

Manufacturing Syrup Blender

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/

Job Department: COR Quality Control

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Work Schedule: Varies; 12-hour shift

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Manufacturing Syrup Blender position is a key member of the Quality Control Team. This position contributes to the success of the Buffalo Rock Company by ensuring the overall quality of ingredients and finished products in accordance with Company Standards to uphold trademark integrity.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for Syrup Room production.
• Blend syrups based on production schedules.
• Verify and manage raw materials used in the blending process.
• Test syrups and verify quality and food safety parameters.
• Train on technical and process knowledge for water treatment/wastewater, product batching, product testing, package testing are provided for growth.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation and general housekeeping.
• Review daily batch reports.
• Able to make out syrup room schedule.
• Receive, put away, pick, cycle count, and perform physical inventories within the WMS system.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of a warehouse management system and its' related impact on all processes.
• Required to blend syrup for products following Authorized Formula Documents.
• Required to document quantities and lot numbers on all ingredients used when making syrups.
• Must be able to complete all duties of Syrup Blender Assistant.
• Required to use the various software(s) used in the blending process. Batch module, WMS, etc...
• Required to follow proper procedures (including sanitation as required) for tank preparation prior to blending.
• Must read numbers from tanks and document on form attached to tank.
• Must perform daily physical inventory on syrups, sweeteners, and gasses.
• Responsible for scale calibration.
• Required to make a control drink and test syrup.
• Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules.
• Required to taste and compare to standard if questionable document results of test.
• May be required to do change over on micro blends to different flavors and make necessary adjustments.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and utilize a safety utility knife.
• Must check syrup strainers and document findings.
• FOOD SAFETY: Required to follow the Good manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

o Committed to serving our communities.

o Customer success drives our success.

o Integrity matters.

o Obsessed with continuous improvement.

o We care for each other.

o Win the day.

Competencies

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasks; Tracking Stales & Shortages
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Supervisory responsibilities

NA

Work environment

Working conditions will be inside where temperatures will vary from hot, cold, or normal temperatures all for extended periods.

Physical demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Required education and experience

• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Experience:

- Prior food processing laboratory experience; Required

- Prior blending experience; Required

- College education with Science background; Preferred

• Certifications and Licenses: Must be able to be forklift certified.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, ShareFile, OneNote, and OneDrive

Tools and Technology

Computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, calculator

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Other duties

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________

Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________