Summary: The Batch Operator is responsible for blending, mixing, and potentially cooking ingredients for batches of food product per Company formula prepared as required by daily production schedule.
Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Daily preparation of ingredients for manufacturing.
- Operate assigned equipment per established procedures.
- Complete assigned paperwork accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
- Perform or assist with mixing and/or staging of ingredients to be mixed.
- Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required on the batch ticket.
- Visually inspect quality of each batch before sending samples to the lab.
- Support daily operations by adhering to the current schedule.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
- Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience in industrial kitchen or food manufacturing industry highly preferred.
Other Skills and relevant considerations:
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
- Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
- Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur. Exposure to nut allergens.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
