Night Shift (5:45pm - 6:15am)

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP's, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizers as well as other regulations as required.
• Will be certified in the operations of all blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications.
• Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in the production of and maintaining of juice quality.
• Obtains forklift certification.
• Transports required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift from staging area to the blending area.
• Monitors and incorporates push outs and Dump to Bulk (DTB) back into system
• Hooks up hoses, pumps and lines for bulk concentrate or juice and transfers from the proper silo storage tank.
• Maintains, builds and starts up, filter(s) and opens drums. Inspects, monitors and maintains filter blankets; inspects daily for holes or damage; washes new blankets as needed.
• Programs touch screen for product delivery from silo room to blend tanks.
• Follows instructions on blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts correctly.
• Obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Completes blending sheets and is responsible for its accuracy.
• Completes all required documentation for blending operation and forwards to QA/Blending department for review.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Responsible for CIP sanitation of all blending lines, tanks and equipment.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers.
• Receives and unloads tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Completes sanitation and line CIP as scheduled.
• Adheres to company policies and safety requirements as defined.
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection and food safety issues to management when encountered.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
• Forklift certification may be required
• Able to routinely lift 60lbs
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e. measurements/formulas
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written (English)
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Attention to detail required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: •3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization