BLENDER-2nd Shift

Country Pure Foods; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Pure Foods in FL is seeking a Blender Technician for the 2nd shift. The role blends juice products from raw ingredients per established specifications, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities include handling materials via WMS, operating pasteurizers, completing paperwork, taking samples for QA, and ensuring food safety and quality. Strong communication across production and QA is essential during shift changes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift and pallet jack operator's licenses within seven working days.

Responsibilities

• Works in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Uses Warehouse Management System to reflect raw materials usage.
• Pumps and blends concentrate per QA guidance.
• Operates pasteurizers for product safety and specifications.
• Completes blend sheets and paperwork accurately.
• Collects tanker samples and delivers to QA for testing.
• Monitors food safety and quality; reports concerns to supervisor/QA.
• Maintains communication with Production, Planning, and QA during shifts.
• Washes and sanitizes silos, tanks, and lines using CIP methods.
• Performs QA checks and tests as required by QA/management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

GMP awareness

Adaptable under pressure

Accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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BLENDER-2nd Shift

Full Time Manual Labor PB Howey, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1256

Job Summary:

The Blender Technician utilizes raw ingredients to blend juice products in accordance with product specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Obtains raw ingredients and other necessary materials to perform work and properly utilizes Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect raw materials usage.
• Pumps and blends concentrate in accordance with recommended formulations provided by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Operates pasteurizers to ensure products are pasteurized in accordance with product specifications and safe food processing guidelines.
• Completes blend sheets and associated paperwork in a timely, accurate, and legible manner.
• Obtains tanker samples in accordance with Company's policies and procedures and delivers samples to Quality Assurance Department for testing.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department.
• Maintains solid communication with Production, Planning, and Quality Assurance throughout the process and during shift changes.
• Washes and sanitizes silos, tanks, and production lines using approved CIP methods.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to operate complex and basic tools.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.