Batching / Blending Operator (Cook 1)
About The Position
This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of each batch of food. The Batching / Blending Operator reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for completing all assigned duties and tasks before their normal work shift ends. This position requires the ability to learn procedures for all products and operate equipment in all four batching areas, as well as perform the primary responsibilities and general requirements of other jobs in the department. The role involves transporting pallets up to 2,500 pounds, repetitively moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in a cool/damp area with ambient temperatures up to 90ºF. Effective communication with team members, maintaining required productivity rates, and accurately weighing ingredients are essential. The operator must safely and efficiently use appropriate tools and safety equipment, including hair nets, ear plugs, smocks, gloves, and steel-toed boots. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to learn procedures for all products and operate equipment in all four batching areas.
- Ability to perform the primary responsibilities and general requirements of other jobs in the department.
- Ability to transport pallets up to 2,500 pounds using proper equipment.
- Ability to repetitively move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a cool/damp area with an ambient temperature up to 90ºF.
- Effective communication with other team members.
- Ability to maintain productivity rates required throughout department.
- Ability to accurately weigh ingredients into industrial containers.
- Safe and efficient use of appropriate tools and safety equipment as required, including hair nets, ear plugs, smocks, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Regularly required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
- Frequently required to stand.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Relative experience within the last 3 years.
Responsibilities
- Completing all duties and tasks assigned before their normal work shift ends.
- Signing off on safety commitments.
- Demonstrating capability to learn procedures for all products and operate equipment in all four batching areas.
- Performing the primary responsibilities and general requirements of other jobs in the department.
- Transporting pallets up to 2,500 pounds using proper equipment.
- Repetitively moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Working in a cool/damp area with an ambient temperature up to 90ºF.
- Communicating effectively with other team members.
- Maintaining productivity rates required throughout the department.
- Accurately weighing ingredients into industrial containers.
- Safe and efficient use of appropriate tools and safety equipment as required, including hair nets, ear plugs, smocks, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
