Batcher job description

Syrup Batcher: This position will be responsible for the Preparing of bulk quantities of beverage products for packaging by performing the following duties. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Counts full goods and raw materials in stock and posts totals to inventory records.

• Mixes beverage concentrate and other ingredients to produce syrup by following established recipes and procedures.
• Makes mathematical calculation to make adjustments in recipe amounts based on the size of the batch to be mixed in order to meet quality standards.
• Cleans, sanitizes and operates the batch room and equipment in compliance with F.D.A. and G.M.P. standards.
• Evaluates prepared syrup as to texture, appearance, flavor, and other specified standards.
• Records amount and kinds of ingredients, coding data and other appropriate information on Batch Sheets and other required Syrup Room documentation.
• Receives and secures inventory.
• Manages syrup inventory to ensure optimum use of ingredients in accordance with code dates.
• Samples shipments to verify weights, measures, coding data, and other evaluations for product control.
• Wears and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• Wears Company provided uniform and presents a professional image to customers and the work place.
• Completes all required Food Safety and GMP training and demonstrates compliance on a continual basis.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Batcher will be responsible for ensuring the proper blends of concentrates are used according to customer specifications. This position is responsible for food safety and food quality, including CQP and CCP monitoring. This role reports to the Processing Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location.

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Read and follow blending guidelines as set forth on a formula sheet to adhere to company and customer specifications
• Match color and flavor and other quality attributes of juice to control standard, weigh and pump ingredients for batch, open drums and containers for blending in batch
• Perform quality checks before releasing batch for production such as brix, acid, pH, sensory and color and adjust batches to meet specifications
• Use computer touch screen to fill batch tanks with bulk ingredients
• Use computers to research inventory needs and make batch corrections
• Use hand held scanners to batch formulas
• Responsible for resolving all errors related to batches
• Perform sanitation of tanks and rooms, move empty drums/totes/bins for disposal or storage
• This role will be required to taste test as needed, up to a couple ounces per test.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification.
• Six months manufacturing experience.
• Must be proficient in mathematics.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to train others as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.