Batching Operator - Night Shift.

Niagara Water•Lancaster, TX

About The Position

The Batching Operator is responsible for batching activities according to production demand and helping the shift meet safety, quality, and production goals while complying with legal and food safety requirements. The operator inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to product recipes; prepares beverage components; and works with Quality Assurance on analytical results and batch adjustments. The role also includes documenting ingredients and batch information, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, operating a forklift, maintaining safe and sanitary work areas, and completing product inspections. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties may change with or without prior notice. This position requires the ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours, either day or night, and overtime. It involves standing or walking for extended periods in a manufacturing environment and regularly and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma is required. The posting lists two years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment and two years of experience in the position as minimum qualifications; four years in each area are preferred.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience in the position.
Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and flexibility to work shifts up to 12 hours, 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.
High school diploma.
Forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
Four years of experience working in the position.
Two years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma is listed as preferred as well as required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, stage, weigh, and mix ingredients according to product recipes.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Technician on analytical results and adjust batches when needed, including Brix, acid, pH, or color.
Pre-weigh, blend, and liquefy components for beverage preparation.
Document lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas according to customer regulations.
Clean and sanitize batching equipment and fillers using CIP systems, 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 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.