Process Technician 1

About the role

The Process Technician I uses batch sheets to brew, steep, and filter coffee extracts according to prescribed recipes. This position is responsible for proper entry of critical information into the MES system and ensuring compliance to all HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality requirements. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Put brewer, filter bag, and baskets together manually
• Accurately determine raw material to be used (Coffee or Tea)
• Use automatic hoist and scale to weigh the correct amount of raw material per batch
• Manually mix (plunge) coffee or tea in 100-gallon brewers
• Use control panels to set desired water temperature
• Move product and required documentation accurately through different parts of the processing room
• Work with water temperatures of 200°F throughout the workday
• Connect brewers to pumping system using clamps and hoses to filter product into cooking or holding tanks
• Move dirty equipment to wash room for cleaning and sanitizing
• Operate Material Handling Equipment as necessary
• Comply with all HACCP and Food Safety/Quality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Forklift certification (can be trained)
• Proven ability for time management
• Ability to work without constant supervision
• Ability to stand and walk a minimum of 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift, carry, or move light to heavy weights up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity in arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to repeatedly use hands for simple grasping and manipulating materials
• Ability to detect noises, feel objects, tools, or controls, twist, reach, maintain balance, stoop, crouch, and work effectively with co-workers
• Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment
• Ability to work with 200°F water throughout the day