Production Technician

About us

Grower's Co-Operative Grape Juice Company is an agricultural cooperative dating to 1929, owned by about 80 Concord grape farmers. Growers receives our farmer’s grapes in a very busy 30 day - 45 day window in the fall. We process those grapes into value added juices for bulk sales. In the off season, Growers makes finished goods to ship and contract processes other fruits into juices and purees.

Job Summary:

Works in plant on or up to 12-hour shifts both in and outdoors and in refrigerated tank rooms. Requires shift variance, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs for extended periods of time as work requires. Able to climb catwalks to observe tanks and vent as needed. Juice processing and forklift experience are a plus. Growers Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any recognized federal/ state categories.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and sanitary operation of any production equipment and processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and sanitary operation of the Tank Room operations, providing juice to and from the various processing machines or direct loading to bulk trucks and unloading bulk trucks for processing.
• Notify supervisor of any quality, safety, or security issues observed.
• Is trained in the safe operation of a fork truck for various duties from product and ingredient handling, warehousing, shipping, and storage.
• Complete all assigned training including, but not limited to: GMP, Food Safety, LOTO, confined space, cleaning, and chemical safety.
• Is trained in safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Proficient in filling out proper electronic or paper documentation for the area employee is working in.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Follow all GMP and Safety policies. Ex. hairnet, beard restraints, hearing and eye protection.
• Work safely.
• Complete all assigned work and other duties as assigned by management.

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shifts Available:

• 1st- 7am-7pm
• 2nd - 7pm- 7am

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is generally $17.50 - $18.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and knowledge.

Benefits: This position also has the following benefits available.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Holiday pay

Work Remotely: No

Work Location: In person located in Westfield, NY