Processing Technician

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Mix formulas in accordance with written procedures, including verifying ingredient quantities and quality
• Follow management's direction pertaining to batch schedule, housekeeping items, and any additional duties for the day
• Clean/sanitize equipment, tanks, hoses, and lines
• Receive and unload tankers of liquid sugar, alcohol, and product
• Complete required paperwork, e.g., Batch Production Sheets, logs
• Transport ingredients around warehouse via forklift
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment and report any areas of concern to management
• Weigh partial ingredients, label ingredients appropriately and reseal with tamper-resistant tape
• Participate in the batch approval process, assist in root cause analysis for out of specification batches
• Perform lab quality testing of batches and ingredients
• Able to drive a forklift
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds of products
• Able to manage staffing within assigned department
• Able to assess and resolve issues that may arise during the shift
• Able to manage conflicts, perform disciplinary actions when necessary
• Able to assess and resolve issues that may arise during the shift
• Able to provide suggestions and input for the improvement of the compounding process

Qualifications/Requirements

• Can read, write, and speak English
• At least six months work experienced in a food or beverage manufacturing work environment
• Knowledge of food / beverage safety & sanitary handling
• Can work independently with minimal oversight and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds of products daily as needed
• Bilingual a plus