BLENDER - 2nd Shift (2:45 PM-11:00 PM)

Country Pure Foods; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Pure Foods is seeking a Blender Technician for the 2nd shift (2:45 PM-11:00 PM) in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL. The role blends juice concentrates from raw ingredients and ensures products meet specifications, while maintaining GMPs and safety standards.

The position requires basic education or relevant experience, with forklift certification within 7 days of hire. You will work with QA, Production and Planning teams to ensure quality output and timely paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant production experience; forklift/pallet jack license within 7 working days.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and maintain quality throughout the shift.
• Use WMS to reflect material usage and maintain accurate records.
• Operate pasteurizers and blend concentrates per QA specs.
• Complete blend sheets and paperwork timely and legibly.
• Collect tanker samples for QA testing and report findings.
• Communicate with Production, Planning and QA during shift changes.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and lines using approved CIP methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools operation

Accuracy & thoroughness

Adaptability under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift and pallet jack operator's license

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift

Pallet jack

CIP methods

Job description

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BLENDER - 2nd Shift (2:45 PM-11:00 PM)

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

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.