Blender

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments.

The Blender is responsible to ensure that the product blended has the quality and security expected by the customer. This position performs all ingredient handling, including dumping of dry ingredients, tanker connection. Movements physically and electronically (WMS) of all ingredients and materials into production. Clean and organize blending area and equipment. Also maintain hoses, pumps and equipment on the blending area and other related activities to support the blending function.

What We Offer

• Paid time off, sick time
• Competitive Pay!
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401K matching
• Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities
• A forward-thinking work culture

About The Role

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate the CIP (clean-in-place) system to clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and pipes.
• Measure blend tank site tubes using a tape measurer.
• Work in conjunction with the quality team.
• Participates in safety inspections.
• Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Keep integrity and quality of all products.
• Dumps both dry and liquid ingredients for batch blending.
• Initiates and manages transfers from tankers and crushers to blend tanks. Also performs tank-to-tank transfers.
• Responsible of preventing yield loss products and ingredients.
• Generates manifests for drums dumped.
• Completes required blending documentation.
• Conducts FIFO for all of our products.
• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient communication
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Food or beverage production experience is preferred*
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions
• Attention to detail with ability to understand technical tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

About Us Since 1984, Sun Orchard has been the leading developer and manufacturer of all natural citrus based ingredient and beverage products, servicing market leaders across the Food Service, Specialty Industrial and club channels. Our products are not from concentrate and minimally processed to maintain the natural benefits and flavors of the fruit. Our ingredients and beverages are clean label and non GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, and all natural products. Our knowledge and expertise differentiate us from our competition. With over 250 employees dedicated to excellence, quality, and customer service, Sun Orchard has built trust and partnerships with our customers for nearly 40 years. Sun Orchard’s vision is to inspire a world that believes in genuine ingredients and refreshments. We are confident that our people are our greatest assets.

Join our team and contribute your expertise in creating exceptional food products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met!