Blender I (12am-12pm)

Lassonde; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health fairs

Gym discounts

Zusammenfassung

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is seeking a Direct Labor - General employee for our Sparta, Michigan location. The role focuses on precise blending of concentrate formulas, maintaining food safety and quality (CQP/CCP), and supporting SQF standards under supervision.

The position reports to QA leadership and requires a willingness to test product as needed. The role emphasizes manufacturing basics, adherence to customer specs, teamwork, and safety in a production environment.

Qualifikationen

• Six months manufacturing experience.
• Must be proficient in mathematics.

Aufgaben

• Read and follow blending guidelines to match customer specs.
• Weigh and pump ingredients for batch; open drums for blending.
• Perform quality checks (brix, acid, pH, sensory, color) and adjust batches.
• Resolve batch errors and ensure food safety.
• Sanitize tanks and rooms; move drums for disposal or storage.
• Adhere to SQF requirements and notify management of safety issues.
• Taste test product as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Math proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Independent worker

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Direct Labor - General FULL TIME

23 days ago Requisition ID: 3892

Want to learn how to make juice?Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a USLeader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Blender will be responsible for ensuring the proper blend of concentrates are used according to customer specifications. This position is responsible for food safety and food quality, including CQP and CCP monitoring. This role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor Or Manager and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Read and follow blending guidelines as set forth on a formula sheet to adhere to company and customer specifications
• Match color and flavor and other quality attributes of juice to control standard, weigh and pump ingredients for batch, open drums and containers for blending in batch
• Perform quality checks before releasing batch for production such as brix, acid, pH, sensory and color and adjust batches to meet specifications
• Responsible for resolving all errors related to batches
• Perform sanitation of tanks and rooms, move empty drums/totes/bins for disposal or storage
• Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
• Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
• This role will be required to taste test product as needed, up to a couple ounces per test.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Six months manufacturing experience
• Must be proficient in mathematics

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT:

Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL:

Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.