Job Opening: Production Batcher
Description
Production Batcher
Summary Description:
Handles ingredients, maintains filters, and prepares product for bottling by mixing ingredients according to Q.C. procedures. Supplies the production line with the blended product in a timely manner, and helps to attain maximum product recovery.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
Pay: $18/hr
Resume and Interview required
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Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP’s, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizers as well as other regulations as required.
Job Description:
- Will be certified in the operations of all blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
- Monitors and incorporates push outs and Dump to Bulk (DTB) back into system
- Hooks up hoses, pumps and lines for bulk concentrate or juice and transfers from the proper silo storage tank.
- Maintains, builds and starts up, filter(s) and opens drums.
- Inspects, monitors and maintains filter blankets; inspects daily for holes or damage; washes new blankets as needed.
- Programs touch screen for product delivery from silo room to blend tanks.
- Follows instructions on blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts correctly.
- Obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing.
- Follows instructions from the quality department on any blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
- Completes all required documentation for blending operation and forwards to QA/Blending department for review.
- Responsible for CIP sanitation of all blending lines, tanks and equipment.
- Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers.
- Receives and unloads tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
- Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
- Able to lift up to 50lbs
- Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e. measurements/formulas
- Steel toe and slip resistant shoes