Batcher 2nd

OWS Foods - Head Country Inc•Ponca City, OK

About The Position

The Batcher position obtains and mixes all ingredients per provided recipe to match a batch of BBQ sauce. The Cook also performs tests on all batches prior to pumping the product to the holding tank. The Cook also CIPs equipment as often as necessary. This position is required to participate in the end of shift sanitation process, which involves intensive cleaning of our production floor and machinery. 2nd Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am - Monday thru Friday

Requirements

Ability to read and write
Ability to follow written instructions
Ability to use various test instruments
Ability to understand test results and record findings
Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
Ability to measure defined quantities of ingredients

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years in a food manufacturing plant
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite and Google products

Responsibilities

Set up batch deck and perform calibration procedures on pH probe & temp probe (Record tests)
Gather all necessary materials for the batch and allocate for use within PLEX system
Heat water to predetermined temperature, rinse and/or CIP as needed
Acquire necessary ingredients as outlined in recipe, enter/split items in Plex
Record usage of materials in Plex
Mix ingredients per procedures
Heat mixed sauce to predetermined temperature
Perform tests on product for Brix & pH (Record results)
Perform consistometer and organoleptic tests (Record results)
Verify transfer route of product to correct holding tank
Record all lot #s and batch temps on check sheet.
Perform intensive pre and post production cleaning (QMR1.4)
Adheres to plant Good Manufacturing Practices and supports food safety objectives