Batching Operator

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Batching Operator

The Batching Operator is responsible for batching activities that must be performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements. The Batch Operator stages, weighs and mixes ingredients according to recipes. Works with Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications to the product when needed.

Detailed Description

• Make adjustments to batches (Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Pre-weigh, blend, and liquefy components for beverage preparation.
• Accurately document lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
• Perform cleaning of batching equipment and fillers (CIP’s, foaming equipment and hand brushing).
• Operate electric forklift to load sugar following all safety procedures.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules, including wearing of PPE, safe lifting techniques, safe machine operation.
• Maintain a clean work environment as well as quality requirements in accordance with company standards (accurately filling out hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality).

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Assist in other areas as required by Production Supervisor/ QA Manager/Inventory Lead.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Work Experience/KSA’s

• Required:
  • 1-2 year(s)
  • Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability and/or flexibility to work up to12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
  • Forklift experience

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred:
  • 3-5 years – experience batching and pre-weighing

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Teamwork.
• Business Awareness.
• Trustworthiness /Ethics.
• Results Driven.
• Problem Solving.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies. Able to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
• Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
• Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred: High School Diploma.

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