L3-Processing Technician

Socket.dev; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. is seeking a processing technician in Burlington, NC to ensure product supply to the production line. Responsibilities include creating formulas, validating materials, and maintaining GMP compliance.

The role requires ability to lift up to 55 lbs, work in noisy environments, and perform inspections of incoming ingredients. The position operates 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with duties focused on batch creation, paperwork checks, and adherence to quality standards in a

Qualifications

• Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving around the facility.
• Work in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. and push a pallet full of materials.
• Travel Requirements: Locally

Responsibilities

• Read formula cards, print formulas, and create formulas.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Sign in and inspect cream tank trucks, liquid corn, and high fructose trucks as they arrive.
• Understand how to mix batches properly.
• Verify all raw materials needed for formulas and check the lot numbers.
• Reconfigure piping structures as needed for pump overs.
• Perform CIP including verification of cleaning chemicals.
• Open valves and release a batch to the line.
• Check the temperature chart details: start time, pump over time, stop time.
• Differentiate hot water usage for batch vs pipes.

Skills

GMP compliance

Reading formulas

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DC5 Worth St - Burlington, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.00Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift | 7AM - 3PM, Company Background Alamance is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Position Opportunity The processing technician position was designed to ensure products are supplied to the production line. This position is responsible for the creation of batches, checking paperwork, and adhering to quality standards. Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Know how to read formula cards, print formulas, and create formulas.
• Follow GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Sign in and do inspections of cream tank trucks, liquid corn, and high fructose trucks as they arrive.
• Understand how to mix batches properly.
• Verify all the raw materials needed for formulas and check the lot numbers.
• Reconfigure piping structures as needed for pump overs.
• Know how to perform CIP including verification of cleaning chemicals.
• Know how to open valves and release a batch to the line.
• Check the details on the temperature chart: look for start time, pump over time, and stop time.
• Know the difference between the hot water uses whether for a batch or hot water through the pipes.
• Will be exposed to non-climate control areas (hot and cold areas)

Qualifications: Education/Training/Certifications: High School Diploma / GED Related Experience: Prior processing and chemical experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills Experience:

• Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving around the facility.
• Work in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. and push a pallet full of materials. Travel Requirements: Locally Physical Requirements:
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision ( ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Employment Eligibility: Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States.