Blending Lead - Day Shift

Our Opportunity: Blending Lead Technician

Status: Full Time Day Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift 6:45am-6:45pm

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Summary: Blending Leads primarily handle the operational responsibilities of the blending department.

What You’ll Do

• Assists the Blending Supervisor in leading the team in tasks and prioritizes batches based on daily line efficiency
• Ensures that policies and procedures are followed, and that personnel are properly trained
• Ensures completion, documentation, and verification of master sanitation schedule tasks
• Promote a safe, positive, productive work environment
• Ensure blending technicians stay on task and manage time efficiently
• Communicates directly with other departments (production, shipping, procurement)
• Assists with making batches
• Tests/Unloads sugar, alcohol, juice (bulk ingredient) tankers
• Tests batches in the lab as required
• Makes sure the blenders have proper PPE and consumables available to them
• Report any shortages to the Supervisor or Manager for re-order
• Performs CIPs on batching equipment and storage vessels
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts regarding processes and equipment
• Ensure employees are following Safety and GMP regulations
• Communicate directly with customers
• Ability to maintain blending operations production in the absence of a supervisor

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout 12-hour shifts
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds
• Occasionally lift heavier items, up to 100 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment when needed
• Regularly use hands and arms to handle materials, operate equipment, and complete production tasks
• Frequently reach, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or work from elevated platforms
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Possess the visual ability to safely perform essential job functions, including distinguishing colors, judging distances, and maintaining awareness of surroundings

What’s In It For You?

At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match after your first pay date to help you plan for the future.
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where team members play an important role in producing high-quality beverage products. Employees spend much of the day on their feet and may work in wet or humid conditions. Temperatures within the facility may vary depending on the season and production needs, including exposure to both warm and cooler conditions.

The production floor can be noisy, and required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection and hair restraints. Team members regularly work around moving production equipment and are expected to follow all safety procedures and food safety requirements.

Employees may occasionally work on elevated platforms and around cleaning and sanitation chemicals while using established safety practices and protective equipment.