Batching Operator

Niagara Water • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

This position is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand and ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with applicable legal and food safety requirements. The operator inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to product recipes; prepares beverage components; documents ingredient details; and works with Quality Assurance on analytical results and batch adjustments. The role also includes cleaning and sanitizing equipment, operating a forklift, maintaining housekeeping and quality standards, and completing product inspection records. Regular and 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.
• 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 and flexibility to work up to 12-hour shifts, 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.
• High school diploma.
• Forklift experience.

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; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

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, 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.
• Adhere to 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, car rental, and airport parking
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED