Blender Operator

Sun Orchard LLC•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We have an immediate opening for a Blender! The Blender Operator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of a blender for the production of food and beverage products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient communication
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to read and interpret basic instructions
Attention to detail with ability to understand technical tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Food or beverage production experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Operate computer-based automated blending, pasteurizing, finished products, and CIP systems.
Must maintain sterility of Pasteurizer.
Keep accurate legible logs of all daily activities.
Maintain daily inventory and shift reports.
Troubleshoot all RTS blending equipment and related lines.
Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
Work well within a team environment.
Performs periodic tear-down of all pasteurizers, valves and lines associated with the system.
Verifies the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped/pumped for the Blender’s production.
Works closely with the other Blenders, System Operators, Supervisors, and fellow team members while supporting their needs.
Follows instructions and communicates product changes, clean ups, or any problems that deviate from the schedule or hinder efficiencies.
Performs lab tests to support the blending process (including pre-checks) and logs them manually and/or electronically.
Documents accurately and timely.
Follows GMP, Safety, SOP and HACCP procedures.
Uses mechanical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting valves, pumps, meters, solenoids and valve matrix.
Performs tasks in outside tanker unloading as needed.
Maintain a clean environment in the blend room, pasteurizer room, control room and tank room.
Must be able to flavor juices/drinks.
Must be able to sense, by smell, whether or not juices/drinks are spoiled
Must be able to physically enter restricted, confined spaces including blend tanks and other tanks.
Must communicate well, verbally and in writing.
Must learn how to train new Blenders.
Must be willing to cross train in other jobs.
Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
Assist other departments as required.