2nd Shift Batching Operator

Position Summary: The Pre-Weigh/Batching Operator is responsible for accurately measuring, weighing, and preparing raw ingredients in accordance with production formulas and schedules. This role ensures all ingredients are staged and ready for processing while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Description of Duties:

• Accurately weigh and measure raw ingredients according to batch sheets, formulas, and production orders
• Prepare and stage ingredients for production lines in a timely manner
• Verify ingredient identity, lot numbers, and expiration dates before use
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and food safety protocols at all times
• Maintain proper documentation of weights, ingredient usage, and batch records
• Operate scales, measuring equipment, and related batching tools
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Report discrepancies, shortages, or quality issues to the supervisor immediately
• Assist with inventory control, including material handling and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency efforts
• Collaborate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to meet production goals
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, batching, or warehouse operations preferred
• Experience working with formulas, recipes, or precise measurements is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic math skills (weights, measurements, conversions)
• Ability to read and follow batch sheets, recipes, and SOPs
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Basic computer or data entry skills (preferred)

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: Food manufacturing facility with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and food ingredients. Must comply with hygiene and sanitation standards, including hairnets, gloves, and uniforms. May require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.