Batching Operator

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
Forklift experience
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Responsibilities

Precisely inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).
Pre-weighs, blends, and liquefies components for beverage preparation.
Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP’s, foaming equipment and hand brushing).
Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.
Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities