Batching Operator - Night Shift.

Niagara Bottling•Lancaster, TX

About The Position

The Batching Operator performs batching activities according to production demand and helps ensure that the shift meets safety, quality, and production goals while complying with applicable legal and food safety requirements. The role involves preparing beverage ingredients to product recipes, collaborating with Quality Assurance on analytical results and batch adjustments, maintaining accurate production records, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. The operator also uses a forklift to move ingredients and maintains housekeeping and quality standards in assigned production areas. Regular, predictable attendance is essential. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 2 years of experience in the position; 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 or flexibility to work shifts of up to 12 hours, days or nights, and overtime.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly and frequently lift and/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.

Responsibilities

Inspect, stage, weigh, and mix ingredients precisely according to product recipes.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Technician on analytical results and make batch modifications or adjustments 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 processes, 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.
Follow Niagara Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
Maintain housekeeping and quality in batching, production, and other assigned areas.
Complete hourly inspection sheets accurately 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
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 an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.