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Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Batcher Operator primarily works in Quality Control to mix syrup batches accurately and efficiently, following management’s direction and prescribed batch procedures. The position maintains syrup and concentrate inventory, prepares and sanitizes syrup-room equipment, records sanitation checks and batching steps, and assists filler operators at the beginning and end of runs as needed. The operator keeps concentrate and mix rooms clean and sanitary, removes waste according to company policy, operates industrial power equipment, and manually handles concentrate while maintaining date-code accuracy and proper product rotation. The role requires adherence to good manufacturing and food safety standards and compliance with regulatory and company policies. Because concentrate is costly and batching directly affects production, the operator must follow procedures meticulously, keep precise records, report discrepancies immediately, and demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment. There are no supervisory responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

One year of general work experience.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and work instructions, and respond to common inquiries.
Strong arithmetic skills, including performing calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; the role requires several calculations per minute.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written and verbal instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Close attention to detail when verifying product concentrate numbers and date codes.
Basic computer knowledge.
Certified Forklift License for lift operation.
Ability to routinely lift or carry items weighing 10 to 60 pounds and occasionally push, pull, maneuver, or move concentrate drums weighing 130 to 260 pounds.
Ability to climb a ladder while carrying weights up to 60 pounds, up to 10 times per hour.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder use and the physical activities described for the role.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain syrup and concentrate inventory, including daily and pre- and post-batching records, ordering or purchasing concentrate and sweetener, and rotating concentrate.
Sanitize mixing equipment and maintain related records, including testing sanitation chemical strengths and/or carryover.
Complete syrup-room line hookups, tank isolations, meter settings, and records of these steps.
Follow batching procedures for adding ingredients and concentrate to mix tanks, using pumps or hand dumping as appropriate.
Assist the filler operator at the beginning and end of runs as needed.
Keep concentrate and mix rooms clean and sanitary according to the Master Sanitation Schedule, and remove generated waste according to company policy.
Operate industrial power equipment to lift and move concentrate.
Manually lift and move concentrate to restock and batch, ensuring date-code accuracy and proper product rotation.
Follow good manufacturing and food safety standards and comply with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Report batching or record discrepancies immediately and perform other assigned or requested duties.