Batch Blending Operator

Arcadia Farms • Arden, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arcadia Beverage is a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non-alcoholic / non-carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors. We make orange juices, lemonades, and teas in ready to drink bottles. This position is responsible for weighing and measuring bulk ingredients into manufacturing tanks for blending using new, state-of-the-art equipment. A batch blending operator at Arcadia Beverage plays a key role in turning raw ingredients into ready-to-package products. Their job combines manual work, quality control, and technical skill. In practice, the operator follows precise recipes and production schedules to create batches of juice blends. They measure and add ingredients like fruit concentrates, water, sweeteners, and flavorings into large stainless-steel mixing tanks. Using control panels or touchscreens, they monitor mixing times, temperatures, and agitation, and balance unloading tankers with adding dry goods to the batching process. Throughout the process, they take samples for lab testing, checking sugar content (°Brix), acidity, color, and taste against product specifications. Maintaining strict hygiene is essential: operators clean and sanitize equipment, tanks, and lines to meet food safety and sanitation standards. On a typical day, the work environment can be fast-paced and noisy, with the need to coordinate closely with production supervisors, quality technicians, and filling line teams. Success in this role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and a keen sense of responsibility for product quality and safety.

Requirements

• Six months or more in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Reliable attendance.
• Strong reading and writing skills in English and/or Spanish.
• Basic math and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn our products, our equipment, and our process.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a factory environment with exposure to various temperatures and noise levels.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Beverage, food, dairy, brewery, or chemical compounding experience is a plus.
• Experience with batching, running tanks, or CIP.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing equipment per established procedures.
• Complete assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with mixing and staging ingredients, ensuring their accuracy.
• Ensure that mixing instructions are followed from the batch ticket accurately.
• Visually inspect the quality of each batch before sending samples to the lab.
• Work to produce a quality product in a safe, clean manner following GMP's.
• Support daily operations by mixing products per the current schedule.
• Ensure safety, quality, and food safety by following company rules and standards, enforcing the requirements, and communicating violations or concerns to the leadership team.
• Weighing and measuring bulk ingredients into manufacturing tanks for blending.
• Monitoring mixing times, temperatures, and agitation.
• Balancing unloading tankers with adding dry goods to the batching process.
• Taking samples for lab testing.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tanks, and lines.

Benefits

• Company-funded Direct Primary Care. Unlimited visits to your own doctor at no cost to you or our family, no copay and no deductible.
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(K) plan available with employer match
• Generous PTO & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed