Technician, Process -Beverage Manufacturing (on site)

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to its team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. The company is committed to its small-town roots and rural values, emphasizing hardworking and caring qualities. Since 1942, they have been producing delicious products. They focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst their diverse workforce and value each employee's total wellbeing. They offer 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

Minimum 3 years’ food processing and packaging experience
Bachelor’s Degree in science/Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Synthesis and analysis mindset
Developed mechanical aptitude
Knowledge in automation and processing controls
Capacity to direct several projects at a time
Knowledge of standard GMP
Facilitates communication on all levels with a flexible approach.
Basic knowledge of the processing software data (MS Office, Interal, SharePoint, Cognos C11)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Experience in Manufacturing or production environment.
Must have excellent time management skills.
Ability to direct, coach and train others.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task.
Experience with Thermal processing is a plus.
Experience with Aseptic fillers is a plus.

Responsibilities

Elaborates and ensures the daily technical follow-up of production operation procedures, specifications, and good manufacturing practice in collaboration with the Production Supervisor.
Ensures the conformity of the methods and the processing control systems.
Ensures compliance of programs such as preventive sanitary maintenance of equipment components, calibration of transmitters, training, process control and sanitation.
In collaboration with various participants, identifies problems and anomalies. Analyses and proposes practical and effective solutions.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining production and sanitation procedures, and ensuring they are kept up to date.
Collaborates with person responsible for training plant employees on the procedures and methods of existing processes, as well as new technologies.
Verifies the effectiveness, price and safety of detergents used for sanitation, while maximizing the effective dosage of these products.
Supervises and/or carries out technical studies, gathering current research data pertinent to the technical development and the improvement of existing technologies.
Supervises and/or carries out technical studies relating to water consumption and rejection of effluents in the plant.
Ensures close cooperation with the Purchasing and Quality Control departments relating to the settlement of complaints or claims which involve technical complaints about containers and packaging material.
Maintains effective communication with various departments.
Approves various packaging specifications as required.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.