Quality Department - Bean Yield Technician

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

About The Position

The Bean Yield Technician works in Bean Cleaning and Roasting operations to create and monitor trends, collect data, and perform critical testing to assess process performance and equipment reliability. The role works closely with area operators, maintenance technicians, process analysts, and process engineering to provide data, communicate findings accurately, assist with equipment adjustments, and support the resolution of bean yield and waste problems. The technician also provides assistance in the liquor grinding department. The role is based primarily in a production work environment and includes exposure to manufacturing and outdoor environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employer may change or assign other duties to the position.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Time-management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office.
Ability to collect and organize data.
Ability to perform basic laboratory testing carefully and accurately.
Mechanical aptitude and basic experience operating equipment.
Knowledge of basic analytical laboratory equipment.
Two-year college degree with 0–2 years of experience, or a high school diploma with 3–5 years of operator experience.
Experience with government regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Observe equipment daily and document settings in the Bean Cleaning, Liquor Grinding, and Roasting departments.
Acquire data and develop spreadsheets.
Test and document findings on aspirators and destoners.
Conduct daily nib-in-shell and shell-in-nib tests and adjust equipment when needed.
Review findings with key stakeholders in the value stream.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to make equipment settings and adjustments.
Record bean flow rates through the winnowing process for all bean types and roasters.
Identify and reduce waste in Bean Cleaning and Roasting.
Recognize and improve bean yield for all bean varieties.
Report findings to the process analyst and process engineer.
Use trends to identify equipment effectiveness and lifespan.
Operate in accordance with the company’s core values of respect and care for others.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
Produce consistent, quality-driven results and meet attendance and notification expectations.