Batch Maker

Beck Flavors Inc • Maryland Heights, MO

1h

About The Position

The Batch Maker is responsible for operating machinery effectively, efficiently, and safely so products are produced to Beck Flavors specifications. This position is additionally responsible for reporting food safety and quality problems to managers with authority to initiate action.
Duties/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
Sets-up production area each day according to established procedures.
Operates production machines in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
Detects and reports machine malfunctions and/or product defect promptly to management.
Maintains an adequate supply of operating materials and obtains additional materials according to procedures.
Mixes, weighs, and records information following product recipes, maintaining shift logs of production and other data.
Depending upon production needs and individual performance, management may move a production machine formulator/operator between roles within the department.
Responsible for cleaning tasks including, but not limited to scraping, washing, and disinfecting machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical, or vocational training preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English.
• Intermediate math skills including but not limited to addition and subtraction of fractions are required
• Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or food production experience.
• Additional education which includes manufacturing/assembly line experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation, GMPs, and general food safety and quality.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Experience with lot control and traceability.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with work orders.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up production area each day according to established procedures.
• Operates production machines in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Detects and reports machine malfunctions and/or product defect promptly to management.
• Maintains an adequate supply of operating materials and obtains additional materials according to procedures.
• Mixes, weighs, and records information following product recipes, maintaining shift logs of production and other data.
• Depending upon production needs and individual performance, management may move a production machine formulator/operator between roles within the department.
• Responsible for cleaning tasks including, but not limited to scraping, washing, and disinfecting machinery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED