Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

　　To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

　　We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　The Blender will be responsible for ensuring the proper blend of concentrates are used according to customer specifications. This position is responsible for food safety and food quality, including CQP and CCP monitoring. This role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor Or Manager and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.

　　Primary Responsibilities include:

　　Read and follow blending guidelines as set forth on a formula sheet to adhere to company and customer specifications

　　Match color and flavor and other quality attributes of juice to control standard, weigh and pump ingredients for batch, open drums and containers for blending in batch

　　Perform quality checks before releasing batch for production such as brix, acid, pH, sensory and color and adjust batches to meet specifications

　　Responsible for resolving all errors related to batches

　　Perform sanitation of tanks and rooms, move empty drums/totes/bins for disposal or storage

　　Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position

　　Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues

　　Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position

　　Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work

　　This role will be required to taste test product as needed, up to a couple ounces per test.

　　Performs other related duties as required and assigned

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　Minimum Required Qualifications

　　Six months manufacturing experience

　　Must be proficient in mathematics

　　Additional Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in the food/beverage industry

　　A high school diploma or equivalent

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task

　　Excellent time management skills

　　Ability to work independently

　　Ability to work in a team setting

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

　　This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

　　FREQUENT:  Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility.  Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

　　OCCASIONAL:  Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear dust mask, and perform Confined Entry