Liquid Process Technician I (Night Shift)

Westrock Coffee Company; Concord, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company is seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and complete the liquid and finishing process. This role reports to the Production Supervisor, with Blend Tech II as the backup.

You will maintain lot traceability, verify tags, manage steeping and brewing steps, and perform CIP procedures to ensure product quality. The position requires 1-2 years blending and chemical experience, forklift and pallet jack certification, and the ability to stand for the full

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• 1-2 years blending experience.
• 1-2 years chemical experience (familiarity with chlorine, citric and lactic acid, etc.).
• Knowledge of weights, measures, scales and calibration.
• Must be forklift and pallet jack certified.
• Ability to walk/stand for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lot traceability and documentation.
• Verifies product tags to ensure that the correct item is selected to be processed.
• Ensures that the correct number of gallons is drained out during the steeping process.
• Ensures that the coffee or tea is brewed at the correct temperature and allowed to steep for the correct amount of time.
• Pours coffee or tea into the processors, adding the correct amount of acid and ingredients as necessary.
• Records the PH level of the coffee or tea inside the processors, receiving the supervisor's assistance if the PH is not in range.
• Ensures processor reaches the appropriate temperature.
• Maintains charts of liquids processed, ensuring the time and temperature is recorded correctly.
• Verifies charts at the end of the shift, making sure that the peak temperature recordings are correct.
• Follows brew sheet into the lab and utilizes the BRIX reader.
• Takes liquid samples and prepares them to be taste tasted.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs all jugs in the Liquid Processing Department.
• Conducts clean in place (CIP) procedures at the end of the day, using chemicals to wash, rinse, and sanitize the liquid processors.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

Skills

High School or GED

Blending experience

Chemical experience (chlorine, citric,

Weights, measures, scales and calibrat

Forklift and pallet jack certified

Ability to walk/stand for shift

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Westrock Coffee Company is seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and complete the liquid and finishing process. This role reports to the Production Supervisor, with Blend Tech II as the backup.

You will maintain lot traceability, verify tags, manage steeping and brewing steps, and perform CIP procedures to ensure product quality. The position requires 1-2 years blending and chemical experience, forklift and pallet jack certification, and the ability to stand for the full