Batch maker job description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Responsibilities:


Read batch cards to determine product specifications, processing information, technical information.
Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as: ingredients and lot numbers used, temperatures, mixing speeds, test results.
Monitor and regulate gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient operation.
Operate and tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of food products such as edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking Sherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc.
Patrol work area to detect leaks, equipment malfunctions, and to monitor operating conditions. Report any deficiencies to Production Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor.
Examine product samples during production in order to evaluate necessary in-process testing requirements. Sample in-process products for the quality assurance laboratory for testing. Test samples of products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment. Document results in required log books and/or batch records. Report any deviations of results to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Modify manufacturing directives with written authorization by the Quality Assurance Department by adjusting mixing time cycles and/or addition of ingredients.
Responsible for having knowledge of transfer valves, pumps, etc. which transfers bulk product from manufacturing tanks to run tanks.
Direct other workers who are assisting in the batch making processes.


Qualifications


Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
Schedule: 11PM - 7:30AM


Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Great work-life balance, 8 hour shifts and weekends off!!

The Advance Group has parenterned with a Toledo area cleaning manufacturing company to find a 2nd shift Batch Maker.

Job Duties of the Batch Maker:

• Accurately document all batching information on the Batch Control Records
• Work with QA to promote quality, efficiency and reduce defects by following all batching procedures
• Work with inventory personnel for delivery of requisitioned materials
• Reports to Production Manager for daily assignments and scheduling of batches
• Enlist the help of "Technical Services Support" for batching or formula issues
• Batch Makers will be cross functionally trained to manufacture formulas in each plant

Qualifications for the Batch Maker:

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of compounding materials in a batch process environment
• Basic chemical knowledge is helpful but not required
• Should be capable of handling 55-gallon drums, bags or other containers
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Shift for the Batch Maker:

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am
• May need to train on 1st shift for a few weeks
• • 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

Pay for the Batch Maker:

• Starting pay will be $17-$22/hour based on experience

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Our mission is to become a true resource to our candidates and connect them with leading employers in Northwest Ohio. Advance your career with The Advance Group.

Advance Group Perks for the assembly position include:

• Health Benefits and at Low Group Rates
• Vacation or Sick Leave Pay and Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance and Attendance Incentives

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Bradford Soap Works . Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.

COMPANY NAME: Bradford Soap Works
JOB TITLE: Batch Maker
LOCATION: West Warwick, RI
HOURS: 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform supply operation including preparation and setup of raw materials, soap stock and equipment.
• Operate the amalgamators and supporting equipment of the production line and produce soap at the specified quantity and quality levels.
• Maintain product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment necessary to monitor product quality.
• Maintain the necessary production accounting records and reports to include batch card, process control and quality.
• Properly package all supplies to be returned to inventory or scrapped.
• Comply with procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Knowledge of characteristics of soap bases and raw materials, including moisture levels, additives and techniques for incorporating theses additives into the final product.
• General knowledge of soap converting equipment, stamping and packaging equipment and finished product handling equipment.
• Operating details of the production processing equipment.
• Operating details of the product handling equipment.
• Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to finished product.
• Feedback is essential to good performance. Two-way communication is encouraged between Supervisor and Operator on a continuing basis.
• Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work.
• Understanding of and adherence to machine safety.

Successful candidates will have:

• Experience in manufacturing is not required and training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Procedure’s (GMP's) and Quality Assurance requirements for the company and customers.
• Forklift experience preferred
• CDL is a plus

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs . Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Bradford Soap Works will make the final hiring decisions.

WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.