Blend Tech II - Concord, NC

S&D Coffee; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Concord, North Carolina, is hiring a Blending Technician II for the Liquids production area. The role focuses on processing and blending liquid products with attention to quality and efficiency, including documentation and quality checks.

The position reports to the Liquid Processing Supervisor and requires 1–2 years blending/chemical experience, forklift/pallet jack certification, and the ability to work a 12-hour night shift. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1-2 years blending experience preferred.
• 1-2 years chemical experience (chlorine, citric or lactic acid) preferred.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up daily brewing production elements, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment before and after each use.
• Pours coffee or tea into the processors, adding the correct amount of acid and ingredients as necessary.
• Maintains lot traceability and documentation.
• Verifies product tags to ensure the correct item is selected to be processed.
• Oversees the brewing process ensuring accuracy and quality are maintained.
• Records the pH level, temperature and duration of brewing.
• Verifies charts at the end of the shift, ensuring peak temperature readings are correct.
• Follows brew sheet into the lab and uses the BRIX reader.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs all ingredients in the Liquid Processing Department.
• Conducts 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.

Skills

Blending experience

Chemical handling

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Job description

Location

Concord, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

We are currently seeking to hire a Blending Technician II in our Liquids production area. This person will be responsible for processing and blending liquid products, with attention to quality and efficiency. They will also provide a system of checks and balances in the Liquid Processing Department. This position reports to the Liquid Processing Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Job Duties

• Responsible for setting up daily brewing production elements, including cleaning and sanitizing brewing equipment before and after each use.
• Pours coffee or tea into the processors, adding the correct amount of acid and ingredients as necessary.
• Maintains lot traceability and documentation
• Verifies product tags to ensure that the correct item is selected to be processed.
• Oversees the brewing process ensuring accuracy and quality are maintained
• Records the PH level, temperature and duration or brewing
• 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.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs all ingredients 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

Requisition Number

7073

Shift

12 Hour Night

Qualification

• High School or GED required
• 1-2 years blending experience preferred
• 1-2 years chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acid, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration required
• 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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