Process Technician 1

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Coffee is hiring a Process Technician I in Concord, NC to follow batch recipes for brewing, steeping, and filtering coffee extracts and to enter critical batch information into the MES system.

The role requires adherence to HACCP and Food Safety/Quality standards, ability to stand all day, lift up to 75 lbs, and a willingness to work with minimal supervision. Forklift certification is preferred and training is available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification preferred (training available).
• Proven time management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk for full shift; lift up to 75 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble brewer/filter components and weigh raw材料 per batch.
• Follow batch recipes to brew, steep, and filter coffee extracts.
• Enter critical batch information into MES system accurately.
• Maintain HACCP/Food Safety/Quality compliance throughout processing.
• Operate equipment and assist with cleaning and sanitation as required.
• Move product and documentation through processing areas.

Skills

Time management

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift certification (training available)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We are currently seeking a Process Technician I. The Process Tech I uses batch sheets to brew, steep, and filter coffee extracts according to prescribed recipes. This position will be responsible for proper entry of critical information into the MES system and ensuring compliance to all HACCP/Food Safety/Quality requirements. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports.

• Put brewer/filter bag/baskets together manually
• Accurately determine raw material to be used (Coffee or Tea)
• Use automatic hoist and scale to weigh the correct amount of raw material to be used per batch
• Manually mix (plunge) coffee/tea in 100 gal. brewers
• Use control panels to set desired water temperature
• Move product and required documentation accurately through different parts of the processing room
• Work with water temperatures of 200° throughout the workday
• Connect brewers to pumping system using clamps and hoses to filter product into cooking tanks or holding tanks for processing
• Move dirty equipment to wash room for cleaning/sanitizing
• Operate Material Handling Equipment as necessary
• Comply will all HACCP and Food Safety/Quality requirements
• Other duties as assigned by management

• High School or GED.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Forklift certification. (Can train)
• Proven ability for time management.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk a minimum of 8 hours per shift
• Ability to lift, carry, or move light to heavy weights with or without help up to 75 lbs
• Good hand-eye coordination, good arm, hand, and finger dexterity
• Ability to repeatedly use hands for simple grasping, and manipulating materials
• Ability to detect noises, feel objects, tools or controls, twist their bodies, reach,
• maintain balance, stoop, crouch, and effectively work with co-workers
• Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment
• Work with 200 degree water throughout the day (high temperatures)

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