Job Title:
Batching Operator •
TEMP TO HIRE
Reports to:
Bottling Manager Department:
Operations Job Summary :
Responsible for preparing, scaling, and blending ingredients to create food products to exact specifications. Ensures the highest standards of food safety, quality, and recipe consistency. Key Responsibilities
Ingredient Preparation :
Weigh, measure, and select raw materials and ingredients according to approved standard operating procedures and batch recipes.
Equipment Operation :
Set up, operate, and tend to mixing, blending, and cooking equipment (e.g., industrial vats, cookers, agitators).
Quality Assurance :
Evaluate food product samples for taste, texture, color, and consistency. Monitor product parameters (e.g., temperature, acidity, moisture).
Sanitation & Safety :
Strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards. Clean, sanitize, and sterilize equipment and work areas before and after each batch.
Documentation :
Accurately record production data, including ingredient lot numbers, batch weights, machine settings, and test results.
Process Optimization :
Identify equipment malfunctions, report maintenance needs, and make routine, on-the-spot formula adjustments as needed. Qualifications & Skills
Experience :
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing or a commercial kitchen environment.
Education :
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Math & Analytical Skills:
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and make accurate mathematical scaling adjustments for recipe batch sizes.
Physical Stamina :
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift or move heavy materials and ingredients (up to \(50\) lbs). Attention to
Detail:
High precision in following detailed instructions and logging critical production data.
- Must be okay with commuting to St. Rose, LA after 6 months
- Training hours are Mon-Fri 7a-4p(2-3 weeks), work hours are 3pm-12am
- Must be able to submit to a drug screen
Pay:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Food/Beverage manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Math & Analytical:
1 year (Preferred)
Operations:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person