Batching Operator - Night Shift.

Niagara Bottling•Lancaster, TX

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; prepares beverage components; documents batch information; and collaborates with Quality Assurance on analytical results and any necessary batch adjustments. The operator also cleans and sanitizes batching equipment and fillers, moves ingredients using a forklift, and maintains 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; 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 and flexibility to work shifts of 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.
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 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 according to 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 Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Standards.
Maintain housekeeping and quality in batching, production, and other areas assigned by plant leadership.
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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.