CR Support Operator

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Employer matched retirement savings

Employee discount on products

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is seeking a dedicated individual for Control Room Operations in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves operating multi-function machinery for green bean processing, scheduling, quality assurance, and performing preventive maintenance tasks. Candidates should have strong proficiency in roasting and grinding operations, the ability to quickly assess situations under pressure, and solid communication skills. Offering a competitive total rewards package including health benefits, employee discounts, and tuition assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience in quality assurance and HACCP checks.
• Capacity to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-function process control machinery.
• Make adjustments to process variables as needed.
• Assist in scheduling of operations.
• Communicate issues to the Control Room Operator.
• Perform sanitation and preventive maintenance duties.
• Document quality assurance checks and film usage.

Skills

Proficient in roasting and grinding operations

Knowledge of control room operations

Familiarity with process control machines

Ability to assess situations under pressure

Effective communication skills

Proficient mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Tools

PLC

SCADA

MES

Job description

Overview

Mother Parkers is one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. We are a leading customer solutions provider to North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, using state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help customers grow their business and deliver superior products. Our team of coffee and tea experts are passionate about what we do, with 100+ years of business success, and we offer a future with endless possibilities. Join our team to work with high performers and contribute to challenging work every day.

The Role

In this role, you will support our Control Room Operations for green bean receiving, roasting, grinding, quality assurance, sanitation and general housekeeping, and preventive maintenance. We are looking for individuals who can work varying shifts, as shift times and patterns can change based on business needs. We are currently hiring for the below shifts.

Shifts

• Continental Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Continental Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am

What You Get To Do

• Operate multi-function process control machinery through control panels, computer terminals and other control systems to roast, grind, and package food products.
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments to process variables such as roasting times, ingredient inputs, flow rates and temperature settings.
• Assist Control Room Operator in scheduling of receiving, roasting and grinding including quality parameters, managing bins to maximize capacity and production efficiency.
• Communicate issues in control room to Control Room Operator and other departments as necessary.
• Perform master sanitation, housekeeping, rework, and preventative maintenance duties as needed. Assist Control Room Operator with thermal cleaning of roaster, cleaning of pelletizer, and dust collection system cleaning.
• Coordinate and participate in changeovers of all types.
• Make minor repairs and/or adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Perform all quality assurance requirements and documentation including but not limited to color, moisture, density, grind analysis, and calibration of equipment.
• Perform and document all necessary HACCP checks.
• Provide relief to green bean operators when needed.
• Document film usage, rejected materials and rework.
• Verify case counts at the completion of a run.

What You Bring To The Role

• Proficient in roasting and grinding operations.
• Overall knowledge of control room operations and sequence of events.
• Familiarity with process control machines and computer systems (i.e. PLC, SCADA, MES, sensors).
• Ability to quickly assess situations and make decisions under pressure (i.e. respond to control system alarms and alerts).
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow mandated safety procedures.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.

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