Juice Blender: Quality & Flavor Control Specialist

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401-K

Life & Disability Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Fairs

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is seeking a Blender to ensure proper concentrate blends per customer specs at our Sparta, Michigan facility.

The role emphasizes food safety and quality, including monitoring CCPs and SQF requirements, reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities include following batch formulas, matching attributes, performing pre-release quality checks, and coordinating with supervision to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Six months manufacturing experience.
• Must be proficient in mathematics.
• Experience in the food/beverage industry is a plus.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow blending guidelines to meet customer specs.
• Match color and flavor; weigh and pump ingredients for batch.
• Perform quality checks (brix, acid, pH, sensory, color) before release.
• Resolve errors related to batches.
• Sanitation of tanks and rooms; move drums/totes for disposal or storage.
• Ensure food safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Notify management of food safety issues as needed.
• Maintain SQF requirements and collaborate with supervision.
• Taste test product as needed (up to a few ounces).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is seeking a Blender to ensure proper concentrate blends per customer specs at our Sparta, Michigan facility.

The role emphasizes food safety and quality, including monitoring CCPs and SQF requirements, reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager. Responsibilities include following batch formulas, matching attributes, performing pre-release quality checks, and coordinating with supervision to resolve issues.