Batching Operator

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This position is responsible for batching activities according to 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 and formula information; and collaborates with Quality Assurance on analytical results and batch adjustments. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing batching equipment and fillers, operating a forklift, maintaining housekeeping and product quality, completing inspection records, and following company safety, GMP, and food safety standards.

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 and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
Forklift experience.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspect, stage, weigh, and mix ingredients precisely according to product recipes.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Technician on analytical results and adjust batches as 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 in accordance with 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.
Abide by 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 coverage.
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.