Batcher

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Review batch sheets.
  • Confirm RM #’s and Lot #’s (picked vs. batch sheet requirements).
  • Contact Process Lead or Supervisor with any discrepancies.
• Accurately weigh all ingredients and mark containers as needed (trace ability and allergen control).
• Closely weigh all containers and drums, and clean them of residue before returning them to warehouse return pallets.
• Keep all scoops and containers clean and in good condition.
• Check the scale for accuracy and cleanliness.
• Keep pre-weigh area clean, including pallets and slip-sheets.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Process Lead or Supervisor.
• Make swings for production or CIP.
  • Know when and what to swing.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping procedures during swings.
• Clean all totes, buckets and scoops after batching and store in the proper location (use guidelines for brute washing and drying).
• Clean, seal and label all ingredients for return to the warehouse.
  • Know which ingredients can be combined and which ingredients must be kept separate.
  • Know how to operate liquid pumps (for syrups and oils).
• Weigh ingredients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document weights and lots on batch sheets and sign off when weighing is completed (per ingredient and per batch).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of blending and processing systems.
• Know proper gasket usage, replacement and securing clamps and fittings.
• Know how to remove, inspect, clean and install strainers and magnets.
• Know how to remove and clean “shock absorbers” for homogenizers.
• Know and understand how to follow batching instructions.
• Maintain proper safety procedures during batching.

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Grasp, handle, twist or type
• Reach (forward or overhead)
• Climb (stairs or ladder)
• Squatting, kneeling or bending
• Push/pull
• Crawling
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting/Carrying
  • Up to 10 pounds
  • Up to 25 pounds
  • Up to 55 pounds
  • Up to 75 pounds
  • 75-100 pounds

Work Environment

• Use of chemicals
• Maintain a constant state of alertness
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°
• Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°
• Noise > 80 decibels
• Dust
• Fumes
• Able to work around dairy/food products
• Working in, around & over lines / obstacles
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Typical office environment
• Typical manufacturing environment
• Typical farm/livestock environment
• Typical lab environment

JOB CLASSIFICATION

• Sedentary Work
• Light Work
• Medium Work X
• Heavy Work
• Very Heavy Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Disabled/Veterans

Pay

• $28.65/hr- Day shift
• $30.65/hr-Night shift