Blender Operator - 2nd Shift

Country Pure Foods- Deland is hiring!

Blender Operator

2nd Shift

Country Pure Foods

Who is Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages.

From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.

The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.

Blender Operators

2nd Shift

Job Summary : Blender Operator

The Blender Technician utilizes raw ingredients to blend juice products in accordance with product specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Works in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Obtains raw ingredients and other necessary materials to perform work and properly utilizes Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect raw materials usage.
• Pumps and blends concentrate in accordance with recommended formulations provided by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Operates pasteurizers to ensure products are pasteurized in accordance with product specifications and safe food processing guidelines.
• Completes blend sheets and associated paperwork in a timely, accurate, and legible manner.
• Obtains tanker samples in accordance with Company's policies and procedures and delivers samples to Quality Assurance Department for testing.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and / or Quality Assurance Department.
• Maintains solid communication with Production, Planning, and Quality Assurance throughout the process and during shift changes.
• Washes and sanitizes silos, tanks, and production lines using approved CIP methods.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to operate complex and basic tools.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience :

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must attain within seven(7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 50 - 70 pounds.

Why Work at Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees :

• Competitive Pay
• Sign on Bonuses Available
• Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
• Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Policy

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