Bertocchi Operator

• Location 1525 SOUTH 4TH ST,Sunnyside, WA, 98944,United States
• Base Pay $17.50 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Regular

Manzana Products Co. has been in business for over 100 years and is a leading producer of organic apple juice, apple sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Manzana is owned by Agrial, a prominent French co-op of 12,000 farmer members and a force in agriculture and food production.

Manzana’s mission is to create quality apple products by placing the highest value on people, suppliers, customers, and continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilities, with social and environmental responsibility at the heart of our actions.

We are in the process of relocating our manufacturing facility from Sebastopol, CA to Sunnyside, WA. While the facility is essential, we believe that building a strong, dedicated team is the key to success. At Manzana, we work each day to foster a culture focused on food safety, employee health and safety, customer service, continuous improvement, and an inclusive, respectful environment where all team members’ contributions are valued, and feedback is encouraged.

At Manzana, all employees are required to actively participate in our comprehensive Food Safety Program to ensure the consistent production of the highest quality and safest food products. This commitment is essential to maintaining our standards and protecting our customers.

Join us as we grow and make a difference together

The Bertocchi Cooker Operator position is responsible for maintaining functionality of the cooker system during production and documenting each system parameter set in place and each apple varietal used, as well as, batching each Vitamin C solution.

• Learn and understand the daily Bertocchi cooker operator procedure forms; properly fill out and sign off on these forms on a daily basis.
• Learn the time frames given for each batch used for production and utilize the time efficiently to assure that the job is done correctly and on time.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for each task performed.
• Maintain a record of utility tools used, and return them cleaned and properly store the tools after job duties have been completed.
• Understand show to check the Vitamin C ingredients:
  • Description of Ingredient used.
  • Name of the supplier.
  • Confirmation of the expiration date.
  • Inspection of ingredient for mold/yeast.
• Learn how to weigh an ingredient accordingly using a scale.
• Understand how to use the computer system and check the following settings:
  • Temperature Settings.
  • Product Flow Meters.
  • Tank Levels.
  • Pump Speeds.
  • Air Pressure Flow.
• Be able to assemble and disassemble the Turbo Extractor:
  • Inspection of Grinder
  • Inspection of Dicer.
  • Inspection of Screen.
• Be able to change screen sizes on a daily basis, dependent on quality of the apples.
• Be able to perform visual quality checks throughout the cooker system by taking samples of the apple sauce.
• Be able to perform the CIP system on the cooker.
• Be able to follow Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Maintain designated area cleaned and organized.
• Responsible for establishing priorities and working independently without direct supervision.
• Follows all Manzana Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow safety rules, including those relating to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manzana Food Products charges all employees with the responsibility to fully participate in all company policy and program initiatives for Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Defense; each employee, no matter their position or job function serves a key role in contributing to safe, quality food.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma, or equivalent

• Must have basic mechanical knowledge working with tools, scales, and pumps.
• Be able to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide.

• The ability to work with computer systems.
• The ability to work from a ladder or platform in a safe manner.
• The ability to identify and report any quality deviations.
• The ability to learn multiple jobs and the proper procedures for performing these jobs.
• The ability to work both…