Blender I

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blender reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the proper blend of concentrates are used according to customer specifications. This position is responsible for food safety and food quality, including CQP and CCP monitoring.

Requirements

Six months of manufacturing experience
Must be proficient in mathematics

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
A high school diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team setting

Responsibilities

Read and follow blending guidelines as set forth on a formula sheet to adhere to company and customer specifications
Match color and flavor and other quality attributes of juice to control standard, weigh and pump ingredients for batch, open drums, and containers for blending in batch
Perform quality checks before releasing batches for production such as brix, acid, pH, sensory and color, and adjust batches to meet specifications
Responsible for resolving all errors related to batches
Perform sanitation of tanks and rooms, move empty drums/totes/bins for disposal or storage
Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases
All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Growth and development potential
401-K
Life & Disability Insurance
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Fairs
Gym Membership Discounts