Batching Technician

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.
In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.
Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay Rates ​​​​​​
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans) ​​​​​​
• 401k Plan – with a match
• Company-funded Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days*

Job Description – Batching Technician
Location: Bridgeton, NJ
Shift: 2:00am-11:00am
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Job Summary:
Oversees batch-mixing process of blending raw ingredients to produce plant-based milk products. ​​​​​​
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and understand the blending when processing a batch
• Accurately document information on blending paperwork
• Perform analytical tests
• Operate forklift when needed following all safety protocols and GMP
• Responsible for disposition of unused raw ingredients, including proper labeling for storage
• Effectively maintain product storage and rotation
• Responsible for complex cleaning activities in manufacturing including sanitation in-line and off-line processes​​​​​​
• Clean various items throughout the facility including but not limited to weighing containers, scoops, totes, floors and mixing equipment
• Attend and participate in daily shift meetings
• Uphold visual management of the work area
• Follows and supports continuous improvement methodologies
• Strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies
• Strict adherence to all GMP and food safety policies
• Perform necessary preventive maintenance on equipment as needed
• Report all equipment malfunctions and abnormalities for follow-up and repairs
• Create and follow-up on work orders for area as needed
• Completes all required training on time
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to weights, measures and record keeping
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English
• Required to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Flexibility to work overtime and additional shifts based on business needs ​​​​​​

Desired Qualities:

• Collaborator - able to work with other members of the processing team
• Adaptive - adjusts to changing priorities and conditions
• Motivated - self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently to achieve team objectives ​​​​​​
• Safety conscious - abide by all safety measures put in place at Innovation Foods
• Customer focused - understands the need for the highest standard of food quality in production

Innovation Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact JoinUs@innovation-foods.com for assistance.