Batching Technician I

Billing Information

Job Id: 109
# of Openings: 1

About the Role

The Batching Technician I is the entry-level position for the Batching Department. Batching Technician I is responsible for creating the products given by instruction of the Batching Manager, Batching Supervisor, and Batching Lead. Batching Technician I will also clean equipment with chemicals with PPE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to use Pumps to fully CIP (Clean in Place) vessels and canning filler in a safe and timely manner with supervision
• Comfortable working with chemicals for cleaning vessels while wearing PPE (Personal Protective equipment)
• Can complete batching a recipe in a expedient and efficient manner with supervision
• Can learn and operate equipment used for filtering
• Able to lift 50+ pounds to gather and add ingredients for recipes while maintaining proper lifting techniques
• Can use a scale to accurately measure and verify ingredients being added for batching recipes with supervision
• Can understand pressure differentials within vessels and equipment, due to forced gas and temperature changes to maintain equipment and employee safety
• Able to manipulate hoses safely for both the employee and to lengthen the life of the hose
• Can complete tasks given by Batching Lead with supervision
• Able to maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic warehouse environment

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Complete food safety training and implement when needed.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards. Address and report any major defects or quality issues to the batching lead or supervisor.
• Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of batching. Keep work area clean at all times.
• Ensure that all batching equipment and the batching area are completely 100% clean and sanitary, ready for the following days or shifts production.
• Test (ATP testing) cleaned vessels for verification of cleanliness and record results
• Report any food safety problems to the SQF Practitioner or Department Manager in a timely manner so that corrective actions may be performed.

Required Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift certification preferred but not required
• Computer Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel, Google Docs/Microsoft Word, and Gmail/Outlook. Orchestra knowledge is a plus.