Batching Technician

SUMMARY: Handles ingredients, maintains filters, and prepares product for bottling by mixing ingredients according to Q.C. procedures. Supplies the production line with the batched product in a timely manner, and helps to attain maximum product recovery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP's, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.
• Will be certified in the operations of all batching equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications.
• Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in the production of and maintaining of juice quality.
• Obtains forklift certification.
• Transports required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift from staging area to the batching area.
• 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 batch tanks.
• Follows instructions on batching sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts correctly.
• Obtains batch tank samples to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batch adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Completes batching sheets and is responsible for its accuracy.
• Completes all required documentation for batching operations and forwards to QA/Batching department for review.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area through the shift.
• Responsible for CIP sanitation of all batching lines, tanks and equipment.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers.
• Receives and unload tankers of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Completes sanitation and line CIP as scheduled.
• Adheres to company policies and safety requirements as defined.
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection and food safety issues to management when encountered.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• In the event of the batcher's absence, back-up will be accomplished through overtime by a batching technician from the oncoming and off-going shifts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Prior batching or food and beverage experience a plus.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Computer literate with MS Office.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Food and Beverage manufacturing: 1 year

About Aerotek:

Our people are everything. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services, by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantages for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit .

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