Processing Technician

Welch's; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 20,877 - 29,735; Full time

Job summary

Welch's is looking for individuals to operate manufacturing equipment at their facility in Westfield, NY. The role involves producing high-quality beverages while maintaining safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates possess mechanical aptitude along with a commitment to adhering to safety protocols.

A High School diploma is required, with preference for additional technical training. The work environment includes moderate lifting and varying conditions required for a food production setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work various shifts in a 24x7 operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment to produce quality food and beverage products.
• Maintain production documentation and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning and sanitation standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree or technical training certificate

Job description

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global‑leader of convenient, good for you fruit‑based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

Position Overview

Operate manufacturing equipment to produce high quality food and beverage products in a safe and effective manner. Produce documentation to verify safety, quality and production standards are met. Move, organize and stage ingredients, work in process and finished goods. This is a union position and the pay rate is $18.37/hr.

Where You'll Work

This role will be based out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY.

What You'll Do

• Operate equipment in order to achieve department objectives.
• Observe operations and assure that schedules are being met and that quality standards are maintained. Submit reports summarizing daily production operations.
• Inspect and test production line set‑ups to insure proper operation of all equipment. Request maintenance to equipment as required.
• Check production equipment daily to determine that it has been cleaned properly. Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of production facilities. Maintain acceptable levels of housekeeping and sanitation within department.
• Responsible for adherence to the Plant Safety Program and safety protocols.
• Assure that adequate quantities of production supplies and ingredients are available to meet current and planned production schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Willing and able to work various shifts in a 24x7 operation.
• Working conditions require moderate to frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working condition will be hot/cold environments, inside/outside working conditions, with exposure to cleaning solutions.

What You'll Need

• A High School diploma or equivalent, with a 2-year college degree or technical training certificate strongly preferred.
• Above average level of mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Must be able to climb stairs, work at elevated levels and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.