Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/hour + $1.00 Shift PremiumStandard Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday *OT/Weekends as neededJob Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Batcher/Canning Line Operator is a dual position that will operate equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to client specifications. The Batcher will also cross-train as a Canning Line Operator to operate the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce and package products while working on a team.
What You'll Do:
- Obtain ingredients from ingredient coolers and raw materials warehouse
- Pre-weigh ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket)
- Load raw ingredients into the VST according to the MMR
- Mix ingredients to produce syrup for operations
- CIP sugar, syrup and mixing tanks
- Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
- Complete batching sheets (MMR) with attention-to-detail, accuracy, and following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Return partial and unused ingredients to ingredient coolers; reconcile partials to ensure accuracy of ingredient inventory
- Ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements; Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to Beverage Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
- Communicate effectively and timely any modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate and irregularities to Beverage Operations Manager
- Set-up, operate and maintain all packaging equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise on canning related machinery, including the filler, seaming and packing
- Document all canning line and repack QA checks to ensure statistical accuracy
- Notify Maintenance of equipment and other mechanical issues and necessary repairs as they arise; Report all issues to Beverage Manufacturing Manager immediately
- Perform physical inventory of packaging materials; report replenishment needs to Beverage Manufacturing Manager immediately
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
- Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all standards
- Perform all other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1+ year experience in food/beverage or manufacturing environment is strongly desired
- Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
- 2+ year experience in a batcher/mixer role is required (liquid batching preferred)
- Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility preferred
- Previous machine operating experience strongly preferred
- Basic mechanical knowledge to understand and operate production line equipment desired
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak English
- Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Double Time Pay For Any Weekend Work!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!
- ...and more!!!
To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com.Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.