Grinder

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift certification

Job summary

WestRock Coffee is seeking a Grinder Operator to interpret production schedules, set grinder specifications, and complete shift reports in a manufacturing environment. The role involves performing quality checks, recording grind results, and coordinating with roaster and packaging teams to meet daily production goals.

The ideal candidate will have OSHA/GMP/SQF awareness, good math and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision in a

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA, GMPs and SQF in a food manufacturing setting.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret daily production schedule.
• Set grinder specification per product recipe.
• Complete daily shift reports.
• Meet and consistently attain daily grinding production goals.
• Perform quality checks with testing instruments and record results.
• Record all grind results in logs and report.
• Record start/stop times and gas-off period for ground beans.
• Communicate with roaster and packaging operators regarding progress.
• Report nonconforming product to supervisor or QA lab.
• Communicate regularly with Scheduler.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpret production schedule

Set grinder specifications

Quality checks

Documentation & logs

Communication

Basic math

OSHA/GMP/SQF knowledge

Independent/team work

Tools

Automated controls

PLC awareness

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Grinder Operator in our Manufacturing operation.

• Interpret daily production schedule.
• Set grinder specification per product recipe
• Complete daily shift reports
• Meet and consistently attain daily grinding production goals
• Perform quality checks with testing instruments and record results
• Record all grind results in logs and report
• Record start and stop time of each grind, as well as the time at which the ground beans will have completed an appropriate gas-off period
• Communicate with roaster and packaging operators regarding progress on daily schedule
• Report all nonconforming product to shift supervisor or quality assurance lab
• Communicate regularly with Scheduler
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience operating computer automated controls in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and as team member with little direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Understanding of OSHA, GMPs and SQF requirements in a food manufacturing environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good basic math skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Forklift/Pallet Jack certification, or ability to become certified
• Good leadership skills

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled