Blending Technician II

About the role

This position is in our Liquids production area, reporting to the Liquid Processing Supervisor. The Blending Technician II processes and blends liquid products with a focus on quality and efficiency, providing checks and balances within the Liquid Processing Department. There are no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Set up daily brewing production elements, including cleaning and sanitizing brewing equipment before and after each use.
• Pour coffee or tea into processors, adding the correct amount of acid and ingredients as specified.
• Maintain lot traceability and documentation.
• Verify product tags to ensure the correct item is selected for processing.
• Oversee the brewing process to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Record pH level, temperature, and brewing duration.
• Verify charts at the end of the shift to confirm peak temperature recordings are correct.
• Follow brew sheet into the lab and utilize the BRIX reader.
• Conduct taste tests of liquid products.
• Weigh all ingredients in the Liquid Processing Department.
• Perform clean-in-place (CIP) procedures at the end of the day using chemicals to wash, rinse, and sanitize liquid processors.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of blending experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acid, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales, and calibration required.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.
• Ability to walk and stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Pay

Starting pay rate available.

Schedule

12-hour night shift.