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Solenis

$117K - $172K/yr

Drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers * Build and ... lab or the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

Epta

R&D LAB Technician III

Columbus, GA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems. Key Responsibilities ... food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network ...

Epta

R&D LAB Technician III

Columbus, GA

$17 - $22.50/hr

Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems. Key Responsibilities ... food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite cafe. Our global network ...

Crider Foods

R&D Lab Technician

Stillmore, GA · On-site

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements ... national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other ...

Crider Foods

R&D Lab Technician

Stillmore, GA · On-site

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements ... national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other ...

Winpak Ltd

QA Lab Technician

Senoia, GA · On-site

... and Safe Quality Food standards. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma (required ... national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any ...

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Product Development Lab Specialist

Refresco

Columbus, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Refresco rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 440 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

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?
The PD Lab Specialist will maintain vital functions of the lab such as cleanliness, organization and restocking of materials. They will be responsible for the thorough execution of assigned projects for internal and external customers, by diligently reviewing all supporting information. They will also support developers, other PD lab personnel, and other functional groups within R&D, understanding and fulfilling basic Product Development lab practices, technical responsibilities, and standard operating procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with GLPs (Good Laboratory Practices).
  • Show initiative in leading and maintaining assigned admin tasks. Create and own the process.
  • Develop familiarity in proper use of lab instrumentation including microthermics, homogenizer, HTP processor and analytical devices.
  • Independently complete sample requests in a timely manner with proper execution from referencing SharePoint specifications to generating the lab formula, beverage creation, bottling, logging, labeling and linking information into lab database and communicating shipping information. Also, be proficient in uploading all supporting documents to the ACE database.
  • Properly test specs and maintain lab inventory of juices, flavors, packaging, carbonated water and materials. Show initiative and ownership in communicating with suppliers and supporting departments for material requests.
  • Develop knowledge in relevant use of ERP software (SAP), product development testing methods and technical competencies according to PD Playbook OneNote SOPs.
  • Support developers and other lab personnel in various development projects and all lab functions.
  • Learn to communicate professionally with and support all customers both internal and external.
  • Understand and support shelf-life practices including ring study, light stability testing and sensory evaluations.
  • Develop understanding of raw material qualification process. Be able to independently operate SIMS sensory testing software for site taste tests.
  • Start building sensory experience relevant to job advancement.

Required Skills:
  • 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. Exercise independence and exhibit critical thinking skills.
  • Have an aptitude for mathematical calculations.
  • 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 and taking ownership of Planner tasks.
  • Embody the 5 Refresco values by demonstrating responsibility, entrepreneurship, agility, excellence and passion.
  • Foster teamwork, especially through providing assistance to fellow lab personnel.
  • Have the ability to notice, interpret and anticipate others concerns and feelings.
  • Demonstrate focus on desired result of self or team and drive to meet goals.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or related discipline, or have adequate experience in a beverage / food lab preferred.

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 lab with rare travel requirements, to customers, suppliers, or Refresco plants.

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!
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