What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batch Operator I position at Golding?
Summary: The Batch Operator is responsible for blending, mixing, and potentially cooking ingredients for batches of food product per Company formula prepared as required by daily production schedule.
Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:
Daily preparation of ingredients for manufacturing.
Operate assigned equipment per established procedures.
Complete assigned paperwork accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Perform or assist with mixing and/or staging of ingredients to be mixed.
Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required on the batch ticket.
Visually inspect quality of each batch before sending samples to the lab.
Support daily operations by adhering to the current schedule.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in industrial kitchen or food manufacturing industry highly preferred.
Other Skills and relevant considerations:
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur. Exposure to nut allergens.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
