Liquid Processing Tech I: Coffee & Tea Quality Specialist

Westrock Coffee; Concord (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and complete liquid and finishing processes. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

Duties include batch traceability, correct tagging, steeping control, pH checks, temperature control, and CIP cleaning. Requires 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, forklift certification, and ability to stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 1–2 years blending experience
• 1–2 years chemical experience (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
• Overtime as needed
• EOE / Vets / Disabled

Responsibilities

• Maintains lot traceability and documentation.
• Verifies product tags to ensure correct item is processed.
• Ensures correct gallons drained during steeping.
• Brews coffee/tea at correct temperature and steep time.
• Pours into processors, adds acids/ingredients as needed.
• Records pH level with supervisor help if out of range.
• Maintains processor temperature and charts recorded data.
• Verifies charts at end of shift, checks peak temps.
• Follows brew sheet and uses BRIX reader in lab.
• Takes liquid samples and prepares for taste tests.
• Conducts taste tests of liquid products.
• Weighs jugs in Liquid Processing Department.
• CIP procedures at end of day using chemicals.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certified

Pallet jack operation

Calibration & scales

Job description

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Blend Tech I to support the liquid department and complete liquid and finishing processes. Reports to the Production Supervisor; backup is Blend Tech II.

Duties include batch traceability, correct tagging, steeping control, pH checks, temperature control, and CIP cleaning. Requires 1–2 years blending and chemical experience, forklift certification, and ability to stand for long shifts.