Blend Tech I

Westrock Coffee; Concord (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and complete liquid and finishing processes. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

Duties include batch traceability, correct tagging, steeping control, pH checks, temperature control, and CIP cleaning. Requires 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, forklift certification, and ability to stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 1–2 years blending experience
• 1–2 years chemical experience (chlorine, citric and lactic acid, etc.)
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration
• Must be forklift and pallet jack certified
• Ability to walk/stand for the entire shift
• Overtime as needed
• EOE / Vets / Disabled

Responsibilities

• Maintains lot traceability and documentation.
• Verifies product tags to ensure correct item is processed.
• Ensures correct gallons drained during steeping.
• Brews coffee/tea at correct temperature and steep time.
• Pours into processors, adds acids/ingredients as needed.
• Records pH level with supervisor help if out of range.
• Maintains processor temperature and charts recorded data.
• Verifies charts at end of shift, checks peak temps.
• Follows brew sheet and uses BRIX reader in lab.
• Takes liquid samples and prepares for taste tests.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs jugs in Liquid Processing Department.
• CIP procedures at end of day using chemicals.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certified

Pallet jack operation

Calibration & scales

Job description

We are currently seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department personnel and to complete the liquid and finishing process. This position reports to the Production Supervisor. The backup for this position is the Blend Tech II

Job Functions:

• Maintains lot traceability and documentation.
• Verifies product tags to ensure that the correct item is selected to be processed.
• Ensures that the correct number of gallons is drained out during the steeping process.
• Ensures that the coffee or tea is brewed at the correct temperature and allowed to steep for the correct amount of time.
• Pours coffee or tea into the processors, adding the correct amount of acid and ingredients as necessary.
• Records the PH level of the coffee or tea inside the processors, receiving the supervisor's assistance if the PH is not in range.
• Ensures processor reaches the appropriate temperature.
• Maintains charts of liquids processed, ensuring the time and temperature is recorded correctly.
• Verifies charts at the end of the shift, making sure that the peak temperature recordings are correct.
• Follows brew sheet into the lab and utilizes the BRIX reader.
• Takes liquid samples and prepares them to be taste tasted.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs all jugs in the Liquid Processing Department.
• Conducts clean in place (CIP) procedures at the end of the day, using chemicals to wash, rinse, and sanitize the liquid processors.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 1-2 years blending experience
• 1-2 years chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acid, etc.)
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration
• Must be forklift and pallet jack certified
• Ability to walk/stand for the entire shift
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

Starting Pay Rate

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