Liquid Process Technician I: Blend & Quality Control

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee seeks a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and oversee the liquid and finishing process. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

The role requires high school or GED, 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, plus certifications for forklift and pallet jack. Duties include sampling, pH checks, CIP, and adherence to brew sheets and lab testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years blending experience required.
• 1–2 years chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acids) required.
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lot traceability and documentation.
• Verify product tags to ensure correct item is processed.
• Ensure correct gallons are drained during steeping.
• Brew coffee or tea at correct temperature and steeping time.
• Add acids and ingredients as needed during processing.
• Record pH levels and seek supervisor help if out of range.
• Maintain temperatures and record time/temperature on charts.
• Verify charts at shift end and ensure peak temperature readings are correct.
• Follow brew sheet and use BRIX reader in lab.
• Take liquid samples and prepare for tasting.
• Conduct taste tests of liquid products.
• Weigh all jugs in Liquid Processing Department.
• Perform CIP procedures at end of day using chemicals to wash, rinse, and sanitize processors.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blending experience

Chemical experience

Weights and measures

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

WestRock Coffee seeks a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and oversee the liquid and finishing process. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

The role requires high school or GED, 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, plus certifications for forklift and pallet jack. Duties include sampling, pH checks, CIP, and adherence to brew sheets and lab testing.