Batch Room Production Associate

ColdSnap•Billerica, MA

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Batch Room Production Worker is a hands-on, floor-based role responsible for assisting Batch Room and Production Teams in the large-batch production of ColdSnap's product portfolio. This role works under the direction of the Batch Room Lead and Production Supervisor/Manager to help ensure the accurate, efficient, and compliant production of liquid mixes, and supports the canning line and other areas of the production floor as production needs require. This is a great role for someone who thrives in an active environment and has experience in the food industry.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or GED program
Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
Ability to take direction from and work collaboratively with the Batch Room Lead
Willingness to cross-train and support multiple areas of the production floor, including the canning line, as business needs require
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions closely
Team-oriented, with a willingness to support other areas of the production floor as needed
Commitment to food safety and quality
Comfortable working around food processing equipment, temperature variations, and wet environments
Comfortable safely handling job-related chemicals in accordance with safety procedures and PPE requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lift and handle raw materials (e.g., 50 lb bags, 60 lb buckets)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen
Knowledge of quality assurance practices / basic GMPs

Responsibilities

Follow daily task assignments and direction from the Batch Room Lead and Production Supervisor/Manager
Monitor machines and appliances and adjust as needed to prepare for a production run
Comprehend written instructions and recipes from the company when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch
Measure and load raw ingredients into the mixer by following company recipes and industry standards
Assist the Batch Room Lead with weighing, measuring, and staging ingredients according to formulations and batch sheets
Support the operation of batching equipment, including mixing tanks, homogenizers, heat exchangers, and related systems, under the direction of the Batch Room Lead
Remove the finished product from the production line and push batches to the next step in the process for cooling, canning, or packaging
Assist with CIP (Clean-in-Place) cycles and other cleaning and sanitation procedures as directed by the Batch Room Lead
Verify that each raw ingredient and the finished product meet the quality standards of the company by observing sensory characteristics such as smell, taste, color, and appearance
Assist with sample collection, labeling, and submission for QA/QC testing as needed
Sanitize all materials and machinery parts at the end of each shift and clean the workspace by following company cleanliness standards
Learn food safety and quality assurance protocols at the instruction of the Food Safety Manager and Batch Room Lead, and put them into practice when working in the Batch Room
Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or process delays to the Batch Room Lead promptly
Assist on the canning line and in other areas of the production floor (e.g., packaging, labeling, staging) during periods of lower Batch Room activity, as directed by the Batch Room Lead or Production Supervisor
Crosstrain on canning and packaging line functions to support flexible staffing needs across the production floor