Batching Operator (12 Hour Nights- Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batching Operator is responsible for maintaining the operational state and efficient operation of mixing and batching systems in the processing area. The work must be performed safely and sanitarily in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including selecting recipes and batch quantities, sampling, and completing final batch calculations. This is an onsite night-shift role in Webster, New York, scheduled from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Team members work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The position reports to the Processing Supervisor and involves little to no travel. A $2-per-hour night-shift differential is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
High-school-level verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computational skills and simple math reasoning.
Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to work safely and efficiently and follow safety procedures, including use of safety equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot small problems and recognize when issues require input from higher levels of authority.
Willingness to ask for assistance when a process is unclear.
Ability to operate equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Ability to stand throughout the shift and walk on uneven concrete and tile surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds; lifts greater than 100 pounds are completed by two or more employees.
Ability to perform the described pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, turning, climbing, balancing, reaching, and frequent hand and finger manipulation.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules.
Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.
Operate the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) accurately and select product recipes.
Adjust batches as directed by supervisors or Quality based on test results.
Take samples and provide batching and filtration test results to the quality lab, including final batch calculations.
Clean process equipment, including tanks and lines, through hand cleaning, Clean-In-Place (CIP), and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations.
Take samples to monitor chemical concentration in the CIP system.
Monitor and maintain process controls.
Accurately document process and wash parameters and complete batch sheets.
Follow escalation protocols based on production and quality triggers.
Assist in training new personnel and upskilling team members.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Complete each shift's Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks accurately and on time.
Communicate anticipated schedule delays or changes to upstream and downstream processing teams.
Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
Follow the color-coded container policy in Production Areas and meet applicable company, customer, and government requirements.
Take action to prevent food safety or product-quality nonconformities; identify and record related problems; and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the issue is corrected.