Batcher II

Chobani•Allentown, PA

2d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The Batcher II prepares and mixes ingredients to produce finished syrup for aseptic bottling operations, using production schedules, case counts, tank requirements, and calculations. The position works a 2-2-3 schedule on 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role handles raw materials and kit ingredients, operates material-handling and sanitation equipment, and transfers finished product to liquid packaging lines. It also supports product quality, inventory accuracy, batch traceability, and production reporting by performing checks, providing samples to the quality lab, and recording production information and material usage in SAP.

Requirements

Two years of experience in batching, blending, and mixing.
Computer skills and the ability to input data accurately.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts and reasoning effectively.
Ability to complete forklift certification.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, including repeatedly and without assistance.
Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motion.
Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor, with some computer work.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties with a safety-first approach.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Use the Batch Management system and follow batch recipes to calculate and produce finished syrup for aseptic bottling.
Check in, sample, load, and unload bulk tankers and unitized loads of juice concentrates and other materials.
Locate, validate, and weigh kit ingredients and stage them for batching.
Assist with reporting work progress, inventory levels, and costs; identify production problems and operate material-handling equipment.
Weigh materials and pump ingredients from mixing drums and totes.
Meet product quality specifications by sanitizing equipment, following recipes, and accurately calculating and measuring ingredients.
Conduct in-process quality checks and provide samples to the quality lab.
Record production information and material usage in SAP during production; complete documentation for inventory accuracy and batch traceability and maintain production logs as needed.
Operate sanitation equipment and Clean in Place (CIP) systems, and transfer product to liquid packaging lines.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
Paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year
Equity