Batch Mixer

The Batcher is responsible for blending product in a highly skilled manner following exact customer and plant standards, instructions, methods and practices. The batcher is also responsible to deliver the product to the fillers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BATCHER/MIXER:

• Must be organized.
• Knowledge of warehouse layout.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work for the set wage amount
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions/and understand posted warning signs.
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
• Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 50 pounds
• Associate must complete OSHA Powered Industrial equipment training and pass associated tests.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BATCHER/MIXER:

• Ensuring the product sent to the filler has been made according to an approved recipe using the proper Good Manufacturing Practices and lot control / material usage methods for making a quality product.
• Coordinates staging of ingredients and usage of equipment to ensure the product line is properly supplied with product to avoid stopping the line under any circumstances.
• Will have significant expertise with all operational functions and limitation of both the batching room equipment and thermal units.
• The operator must have a complete understanding of the quality requirements of the products and materials used during the scheduled run.
• Make adjustments to equipment as needed according to their formula standards
• Maintain the batching room thermal unit and staging are area washed down and free of product on floors or any other debris.
• Drums and containers will be rinsed thoroughly by the batcher and then stored in the designated areas.
• Report any obvious repeated deviations from the standard acceptable limits immediately to the line lead hand or the line supervisor.
• Ensure that the production schedule matches the product being run and maintain records showing the product being run, the lot number, line speeds and/or any other information required by the customer and quality assurance.
• Maintain a visual inspection as specified by the product standard.
• The batcher will log any downtime experienced during the production run and submit this log to the line lead hand or shift supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
• Report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by management.

SCHEDULE & PAY RATE:

• 1st shift
• 6am-2pm
• $17.50 / hour

Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristics protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Resource complies with the laws and regulations outlined in the EEO as is the law

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