Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey.
A $60Bn company with 2,200+ stores, 23 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants make us one of the largest retailers in the United States. With stores in 34 states serving 34 million customers, our foundation is our 20 well-known grocery banners with an eclectic and legendary history. Across the nation, we are moving the needle through innovation
The Bellevue Beverage Plant has an opening for a Quality Assurance Batcher. This position is located in Bellevue, Washington.

Pay Range:

• The pay range is $23.03 to $32.91 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage.

Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional premiums for swing and grave shifts are available. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

POSITION OVERVIEW

These employees produce and maintain high-quality syrup supply to can and bottle filling line through consistent and accurate batching procedures and support continuous improvement and First Pass Quality Initiative

REQUIREMENTS:

• GMP & PPE Compliant
• Qualified in Safeway Beverage Manufacturing Technical Procedures
• Qualified to operate Micro blend, and Flow Blend beverage blending units
• Qualified to make syrup, prepare control drinks, and perform analytical testing
• Qualified to run CIP systems for Can and Bottle Fillers and Syrup Tanks

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Participate in continuous process improvement and RCA processes as directed· Rotate chilled and ambient concentrates and ingredients when new lots arrive,· Ensuring FEFO· Maintain proper lot rotation and organization when pulling raw materials and concentrates from the warehouse and address spills or compromised packages promptly· Helps with Inventory Management· Sort and organize the received ingredients
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

· While relieving fellow Syrup Technicians, make a tank(s) of syrup, and scale up the next batch· fill the ingredient bins/carts· While relieving fellow Can/Bottle Line Technicians perform routine line checks,· Prepare Control drinks and perform change overs as they are due

• Note: Do not attempt the continuation of flavor change that is already in progress.