Jobs at Harvest Hill Beverage Company (Now Hiring) — 4 open

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Benefits 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Match
• 11 paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long Term Disability
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time
• Vision insurance

The Production Technician is a member of a high-performance work team. This team is responsible for operating, maintaining, and cleaning equipment on the line to ensure production goals are met and the high level of quality our consumers expect from our products is maintained.

Harvest Hill Beverage Company (HHBC) is a privately held company located in Stamford, CT who purchased the Juicy Juice, Sunny Delight, and American Beverage brands over the past couple of years. Juicy Juice is a line of 100% juices and juice drinks sold nationally through multiple channels. Sunny Delight is a brand that appeals to kids and families and has been around for more than 50 years. The ABC family of brands includes Hug juices and waters and Daily’s Cocktails.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions
 The essential functions of this position include but may not be limited to those listed below. Sunny Delight Beverage retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

1. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
2. Comply with Sunny Delight Beverage’s policies and procedures.
3. Maintains a high level of sterile awareness.
4. Set-up and operate all blending equipment to meet the Manufacturing Order (MO) instructions per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
5.  Manage the inspection, unloading, and storage of inbound materials.
6. Process work orders efficiently and accurately per the Manufacturing Order (MO) instructions and the daily production schedule.

1. Add ingredients to the chosen blender and process per production order.
2. Calculate quantities. Weigh, verify, document, and complete batches.
3. Blend various juices using mixers, pumps, pipes, hoses, flow meters, and tanks.
4. Blend various water blends using minerals, salts, and other equipment.

1. Properly disassemble & reassemble equipment for cleaning, following all safety guidelines.
2. Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the Manufacturing Order (MO).
3. Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
4. Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e., equipment use, cleaning logs, Manufacturing Order (MO), etc.) accurately.
5. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure efficiency, employee safety, and product integrity.
6. Maintain accurate inventory records.
7. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two years’ production or electrical mechanical experience.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Able to work well in a team-based, diverse culture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must have a stable work history.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift with overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
• Must submit to and pass a background check.
• Must be able to successfully pass a basic skills assessment.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work around steam, pressure points, chemicals, and other potential hazards.

 Schedule: 

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.59/hour

12 HR SHIFTS (rotating 2-2-3 schedule), Sunny Delight line.

• Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30am ($0.75/hr shift differential added)