Batcher

Job Title

This position is open to any qualified individual regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin or disability.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Review batch sheets.
• Confirm RM #'s and Lot #'s (picked vs. batch sheet requirements) and contact Process Lead or Supervisor with any discrepancies.
• Accurately weigh all ingredients and mark containers as needed (traceability and allergen control).
• Close all containers and drums, and clean them of residue before returning them to warehouse return pallets.
• Keep all scoops and containers clean and in good condition.
• Check the scale for accuracy and cleanliness.
• Keep pre-weigh area clean, including pallets and slip-sheets.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Process Lead or Supervisor.
• Make swings for production or CIP. Know when and what to swing. Maintain proper housekeeping procedures during swings.
• Clean all totes, buckets and scoops after batching and store in the proper location (use guidelines for brute washing and drying).
• Clean, seal and label all ingredients for return to the warehouse.
• Know which ingredients can be combined and which ingredients must be kept separate.
• Know how to operate liquid pumps (for syrups and oils).
• Weigh ingredients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document weights and lots on batch sheets and sign off when weighing is completed (per ingredient and per batch).
• Basic knowledge and understanding of blending and processing systems.
• Know proper gasket usage, replacement and securing clamps and fittings.
• Know how to remove, inspect, clean and install strainers and magnets.
• Know how to remove and clean "shock absorbers" for homogenizers.
• Know and understand how to follow batching instructions.
• Maintain proper safety procedures during batching.

Moderate on the job training

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Grasp, handle, twist or type
• Reach (forward or overhead)
• Climb (stairs or ladder)
• Squatting, kneeling or bending
• Push/pull
• Crawling
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting/Carrying up to 10 pounds
• Lifting/Carrying up to 25 pounds
• Lifting/Carrying up to 55 pounds
• Lifting/Carrying up to 75 pounds
• Lifting/Carrying 75-100 pounds

Work Environment

• Use of chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40
• Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95
• Noise > 80 decibels
• Dust
• Fumes
• Able to work around dairy/food products
• Work in tight or narrow spaces
• Working in, around & over lines / obstacles
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Typical office environment
• Typical manufacturing environment
• Typical farm/livestock environment
• Typical lab environment

Job Classification (As defined by Department of Labor & Dictionary of Occupational Titles)

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans