Blending Technician II - Concord, NC

S&D Coffee; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Concord, NC is seeking a Blending Technician II for our Liquids production area. You will process and blend liquid products with a focus on quality and efficiency, and support the Liquid Processing Department with checks, calibration, and documentation.

The role reports to the Liquid Processing Supervisor and requires 1–2 years blending and chemical experience. The position operates on a 12-hour night shift and involves hands-on brewing, testing, and CIP procedures.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1-2 years blending experience preferred.
• 1-2 years chemical experience (acidic compounds) preferred.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration required.
• Must be forklift and pallet jack certified.
• Ability to walk/stand for the entire shift.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up daily brewing production elements and sanitize equipment.
• Blend liquids and monitor acid and ingredient additions.
• Maintain lot traceability and documentation.
• Verify product tags and correct item selection for processing.
• Oversee brewing process to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Record pH, temperature, and brewing duration.
• Verify end-of-shift charts and temperature logs.
• Follow brew sheet into the lab and operate BRIX reader.
• Conduct taste tests of liquids.
• Weigh ingredients in the Liquid Processing Department.
• Perform CIP procedures at close of day using chemicals.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Walk/stand

Overtime availability

Quality focus

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

BRIX reader familiarity

Job description

Blending Technician II

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

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

Shift

12 Hour Night

Starting Pay Rate

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