Blender - 1st shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Sparta, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to team member, customer, and consumer satisfaction. The company values its small-town roots and rural values, emphasizing hardworking and caring qualities in its teams. Since 1942, they have been producing products for customers across the country. They focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst their diverse workforce. They are looking for individuals passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement. Lassonde Pappas & Co. offers a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, and Gym Membership Discounts.

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.