$24.70/Hourly Rate Responsible and accountable for all batching/processing activities during the production shift. Able to direct and train other batchers, as needed, in all batching functions. Employee Type: Full time Location: PA North East Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Batcher Job Description:
- Efficient batching to ensure continuous availability to the production line
- Adheres to company safety, conduct sanitation, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) in all areas of responsibility
- Follows established batching Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and batching instructions including documentation of key data (lot codes, mixing times, cooking temperatures, etc.) for the processing of consistent, high quality product
- Follows established Clean - out procedures between products
- Communicates with Utilities, Leads, and the packaging supervisor as necessary to coordinate batch changes and product changes
- Coordinates transition of batching activities to the following shift
- Knows how to use computer touch panel to view recipe
- Follows scanning and bar-coding procedures while adding ingredients to batches
- Keeps processing area clean and organized
- Makes all calculations to correct batch errors or adjustments and completes paperwork accordingly.
- Adds ingredients to batches in prescribed manner and follows recipes to meet customer specifications
- Drives lift truck as needed to spot ingredients and move pallets to and from platform
- Assists in setting up drum, pumps and other tools to handle ingredients
- Advises other batchers of necessary changes or corrections
- Provides information as needed to Pre-batchers and to Quality Assurance for batch adjustments
- Adheres to company's safety, conduct, sanitation, and GMP policies
- Participates on plant teams and committees
- Responds to changes proactively, and handles other duties as necessary
- Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor
Qualifications - Capable of multi-tasking
- Able to direct and delegate responsibilities
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Possesses strong communication skills (written and oral) and math skills
- Possesses strong organizational and planning skills, and is detail oriented
- Complete understanding of processing operations
- Knowledge of BVF Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, anything over should seek assistance
Environmental Working Conditions - Employee must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company. Job tasks may also involve:
- Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures. Compliant with the uniform policy.
- Lifting to 50 pounds, anything over should seek assistance
- Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion
- Employee will be expected to attend safety training, serve on the facility safety committee and participate in hazard analysis and resolution
EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.