We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

PRODUCTION

$18 per hour

About Very Good Manufacturing:

Very Good Manufacturing is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing company trusted by the world’s leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We design and build innovative production lines emphasizing efficiency, consistency, flexibility, and rapid changeover. With state-of-the-art capabilities and a relentless commitment to quality, we position production as a competitive advantage—not merely a cost center.

Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility will be at full capacity by the end of 2025 with plans of opening a second location by years end. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.

About the role:

Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, the Batching Technician is responsible for the batching and blending procedure from start to finish. The ideal candidate has experience in a beverage production facility, and is well-versed in ensuring every product is produced to specification; that the sanitation and CIP process is followed to the letter; and that all documentation is complete and accurate.

Compensation:

$18 per hour

What you'll do:

• Stage and verify ingredients for blending to include: acquiring batch documentation, verifying batch documentation with production schedule, assembling ingredients using First Expired/First Out (FEFO), weighing ingredients, performing blend calculations, properly handling partial ingredients, verifying ingredients, and recording data.
• Transport required ingredients and pre-weigh by forklift from staging area to the batching area.
• Hook up hoses, pumps and lines for bulk ingredients and transfer from the proper silo storage tank.
• Maintain, build and starts up, filter(s) and open drums.
• Follow instructions on batching sheets, add the proper ingredients, and record amounts correctly. Consistently adhere to correct formulation and mixing procedures to comply with product quality specifications.
• Completes all required documentation for batching operations and forwards to quality control/batching department for review.
• Retain batch samples, properly label, and send to the quality laboratory for testing. Follow instructions from the quality department on any batch adjustments necessary to bring product into specification, while completing appropriate documentation to record adjustments.
• Work with the Hygiene & Sanitation Coordinator to perform CIP processes; ensure proper sanitation procedures in the batching area.

What you'll bring:

• Strong desire for accuracy and a high level of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• 1+ years relevant work experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with following food safety policies, PPE requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Preferred: certified in HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF Practitioner.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical and environmental requirements:

• The use and wear of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The ability to move, lift, push, and carry objects up to 50lbs.
• The ability to be on your feet for 8+ hours per day in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with variable temperatures.

Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.