Filtering and Blending Operator - 3rd Shift Job Listing at Lassonde Pappas in Port Washington, NY (Job ID 3246)

Description

Position Summary: This position is a member of the processing department.

Shift: 3rd - 9:30pm-5:30am 

Responsibilities:

1. Filter high quality apple juice.
2. Blending juice accurately and in a timely manner.
3. Loading and unloading tankers.
4. Keeping work area clean and following GMP's.
5. Lab testing product to assure product is in spec.
6. Operating a forklift when required.
7. Complete blend sheet and bill of ladings neatly and accurately.
8. CIP Tanks 1 through 18, CIP Pasteurizer T45 & T28, CIP Chillers 1 & 2, CIP Koch Membrane Filter System, CIP Venturi -Silverson – Velo Rocket – Pumps- Dump Tank-

Inline Filters – Manifolds – Tanker Loadout station – Sugar Tank – RO Water Tank.

1. Work as a team member

Role in Food Safety: Always follow plan GMP'S, ensure work area is secure and monitor and document area CCP's.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of the Filter-Blender position. 

 Position that backs up this role during absence: Any other trained employee in the Processing Department.

A.  Physical Requirements:

This position requires the following physical demands up to 90% of the time:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs.
• Must be able to work with filter agents wearing a filter mask.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs.
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold areas.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.

B.  Non-Physical Requirements:

1. Education: High school diploma preferred; GED required.

1. Experience: Minimum one year's experience in a juice processing preferred.

1. Special Skills:

• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Knowledge of MSDS for lab chemicals.
• Understanding of HACCP programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results.

1. Licensure, Registration, Certification:

• None required. 

1. External Relationships:

• None

1. Internal Relationships:

• The Filter-Blender Operator must interact and communicate effectively with all employees of the organization.  Effective communication is especially important with the shift supervisor.

1. Direct & Indirect Reports:

• There are no direct or indirect reports.