Batcher I 2nd Shift - Full-time

Description

Join the team at Dr Pepper Snapple Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas". The success that comes from within each of us is recognized, and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Overall Purpose:The Batcher is accountable for preparing and mixing of appropriate ingredients required to produce finished syrup from calculation for bottling, canning, and premix/post-mix operations based upon number of cases and tanks scheduled for production each shift.

Specific Accountabilities:
Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP’s, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.
Follow all company safety procedures and policies, as well as all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Cleans containers, utensils, scales, floors, and area as needed..
Any and all other duties needed within the Batching department.

1. Control flow of syrup to production lines.
2. Mix and blend ingredients to create various batches.
3. Set equipment parameters for operation.
4. Perform quality checks as required.
5. Perform sanitation.
6. Inventory and control ingredients.
7. Receive, monitor and control sugar.
8. Maintain records.
9. Operate forklift truck.

Education & Experience
High School diploma and/or GED is preferred.
Prior manufacturing experience is required and batching or mixing experience is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and an attitude of ownership are a must.
Able to read, write and speak English.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Mechanical aptitude/ability preferred with previous machinery operation experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The associate frequently is required to stand and walk.
The associate is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Associate must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes/odors or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
The associate frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions.
The associate is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Personal Protective and Safety Equipment is required at all times by all associates in all production areas.

Total Rewards

We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• 1 year food production operation experience

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies, manufacturing, bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, waters and other premium beverages.

With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years, the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas . More than 75 percent of the company’s overall volume is from brands that are either #1 or #2 in their flavor categories. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the DPS portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Squirt, Penafiel, Yoo-hoo, Rose’s, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans