Blending Technician - Grade 6 - D Shift - 6:00PM - 6:30AM, Every Other Weekend Required at Chobani in New Berlin, New York
Posted in Other 16 days ago.
Job Description:
Location: New Berlin, NYPosted Date: Apr 26, 2024
Summary
The Blending Technician is responsible for communicating, maintaining, and coordinating the blending of ingredients in various combinations to service the filling lines. The Blending Technician must be able to provide superior communication to all operators, supervisors, and Managers to ensure good product. Must be able to troubleshoot system deficiencies and inconsistencies and work directly with maintenance technicians to ensure minimal down time. Exercise Confidentiality while working with Blending Supervisor to implement new flavors and product lines. Work within a fast-paced environment, provide excellent communication and build effective relationships.
Employee Perks & Benefits:
- $24.50/hour minimum with Quarterly Bonus incentives
- Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Free Yogurt!
Responsibilities
- Monitor and control blending units to ensure proper operation
- Work with operators to set up and turnover of blending units
- Communicate any changes or upgrades to all affected departments
- Testing of any new controls before implementation
- Coordinate new changes with projects department
- Coordinate with training department on lessons for blending systems
- Coordinate with R&D and lab for samples and testing of new product lines
- Perform preventive maintenance to blending units with or without aid of a PM Technician
- Assist in any maintenance calls to the blending units
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years related work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility and personal initiative
- Inquisitiveness and ability to implement improvements to processes and policies
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor
- Experience with food processing
- Experience with mixing/batching
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Working extended periods of time standing
- Flexibility to work various shirts and extended work days
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Compensation Range: $24.00 - $32.00, plus bonus.
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