Batch Operator I

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.