Blend Tech I

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee seeks a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and oversee the liquid and finishing process. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

The role requires high school or GED, 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, plus certifications for forklift and pallet jack. Duties include sampling, pH checks, CIP, and adherence to brew sheets and lab testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years blending experience required.
• 1–2 years chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acids) required.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lot traceability and documentation.
• Verify product tags to ensure correct item is processed.
• Ensure correct gallons are drained during steeping.
• Brew coffee or tea at correct temperature and steeping time.
• Add acids and ingredients as needed during processing.
• Record pH levels and seek supervisor help if out of range.
• Maintain temperatures and record time/temperature on charts.
• Verify charts at shift end and ensure peak temperature readings are correct.
• Follow brew sheet and use BRIX reader in lab.
• Take liquid samples and prepare for tasting.
• Conduct taste tests of liquid products.
• Weigh all jugs in Liquid Processing Department.
• Perform CIP procedures at end of day using chemicals to wash, rinse, and sanitize processors.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blending experience

Chemical experience

Weights and measures

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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

• 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