Batching Operator (Nights)

Niagara Bottling•Middleburg, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Operator is responsible for batching activities according to production demand and ensuring the shift meets safety, quality, and production goals while complying with applicable legal and food safety requirements. The role inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to product recipes; works with Quality Assurance on analytical results and adjusts batches as needed; and prepares beverage components. It also involves documenting ingredients and product information, cleaning and sanitizing batching equipment and fillers, operating a forklift, and maintaining safety, food safety, housekeeping, and quality standards. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in the position.
Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability or flexibility to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, and overtime.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect products and materials.
Forklift experience.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
4 years of experience working in the position.
2 years of experience managing people or projects.
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Inspect, stage, weigh, and mix ingredients according to product recipes.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Technician on analytical results and modify or adjust batches when needed, including Brix, acid, pH, and color.
Pre-weigh, blend, and liquefy components for beverage preparation.
Document lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas in accordance with customer regulations.
Clean and sanitize batching equipment and fillers using CIP, foaming equipment, and hand brushing.
Operate a forklift to load and move ingredients while following safety procedures.
Follow company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Comply with Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Standards.
Maintain housekeeping and quality in batching, production, and other assigned areas.
Complete hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
Assist in other areas as required by plant supervision.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for 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 accident plans.
Discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.