Blender - 2nd shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Sparta, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY 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