Batching Technician

Position Summary:

As a Batching Technician, you will be trained to set up, operate and tend equipment that cooks, mixes or blends and processes ingredients used in manufacturing food grade products according to formulas or recipes. Maintaining the integrity and quality of the product, you will be responsible for record keeping, temperature checks for cold and hot holds, accurately weighing products and the timely release of the product to the production line. This position requires a high attention to detail and being able to work efficiently and safely throughout the day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate documentation of quantities and quality of product prepared.
• Accurate documentation of batch cards, including supporting documentation.
• Must be highly conscious of food processing sanitation issues.
• Has the ability to make and distribute limited ingredient products, such as HydroGel.
• Must be highly observant for production variations which appear to be out of the norm.
• Practices safe handling of chemicals and ingredients.
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment as needed.
• Review and ensure appropriate adherence to quality, safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all tasks using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible for reporting issues to department lead.
• Supports SQF initiatives.
• Participates in other tasks as directed, following well-defined procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. A plus would be to have a scientific or biology degree
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, utilizing basic math skills and audit paperwork.
• SHA Lockout / Tagout Compliance Training completion.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Demonstrate good time management and prioritization of duties.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; to work in confined areas, to lift up to 50 lbs. or more.

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

• Normally standing/walking with freedom of movement on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 60+ lbs. require lift with a partner.
• Frequent physical activity requires walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and stooping.
• Monday through Thursday, 4 days 10 hours per day. 3 day weekends! 6am-4:30PM
• This person needs experience mixing ingredients and sanitizing.