The position ensures that product, packaging and process norms comply with quality and food safety standards for the company’s beverage base blending/packaging facility located in Bartow, FL. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position performs the function of blending product to customer requirements. This position performs all ingredient handling, including dumping of dry ingredients, tanker connection. Other blenders will be the back-up for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Verify the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped/pumped up for the Blender's production.

· Must work closely with Blenders, filler operators, pasteurizers, and drum dumpers.

· Follow instructions and communicate product changes, clean ups, or any problems that deviate from schedule or hinders efficiencies.

· Solves problems and have ability to perform complex hose/line connections to redirect flows as required.

· Must use mechanical aptitude to facilitate trouble shooting valves, pumps, meters, solenoids and valve matrix.

· Required to assist the quality lab with samples related to the blending process and be able to log them manually and/or electronically.

· All documentation must be accurate and done timely. Must follow GMP, Safety, SOP and HACCP procedures.

· Meets all “Good Manufacturing Practices”.

· Practices safety requirements established by OSHA and Peace River Citrus Products.

· Be available to work extended shifts and days.

· Any additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Blending: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person