Batch Operator - 3rd Shift - IND

About the role

We are seeking a Batch Operator to join our 3rd Shift team at our state-of-the-art food production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role is responsible for preparing, mixing, cooking, and processing ingredients according to established formulas and recipes. Key responsibilities include ensuring all food products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards while maintaining accurate production records.

Responsibilities

• Create top quality products by operating, setting up, monitoring mixing and cooking equipment to ensure each batch meets recipe and quality specifications.
• Support investigations by assisting in deviation investigations, including participating in equipment inspections, completing swabbing, coordinating sample pulls, gathering documentation, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate across teams by working closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance. Support equipment or process deviations, help locate warehouse samples, and verify that standards are maintained.

Requirements

This is an on-site role. You must have experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to following consistent high-level standards. Technical skills include strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Dax 365, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and analytical thinking, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail. Adaptability and communication skills are also required, including the ability to work across departments, build relationships, communicate clearly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• The experience. You have experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment. You have a strong attention to detail and commitment to following consistent high level standards.
• The technical skills. You have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Dax 365. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data systems. You bring analytical thinking, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.
• The adaptability and communication. You are able to work across departments, building relationships with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other teams. You communicate clearly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• The approach. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, strong organization, and a proactive sense of ownership. You are not new to production—you have the confidence and experience to step into a senior technical role and support both daily operations and long-term quality initiatives.

Skills

You are detail-oriented, hands-on, and enjoy working with equipment, following precise formulas, and maintaining consistency across every batch. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, safety, and reliability matter every day.

Benefits

• Predictable Schedule and great benefits: 3rd Shift Monday - Friday 11 PM - 7:30AM, No Mandatory Overtime EVER!
• Benefits eligible starting after 60 days - Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance, 401k and Employer Match with no vesting period, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection Insurance, and more!