Batch Operator - 1st Shift - IND

1st Shift Batch Operator

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, we are looking for a 1st Shift Batch Operator to join our state-of-the-art food production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. You will play a critical role responsible for preparing, mixing, cooking, and processing ingredients according to established formulas and recipes. This role ensures that all food products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards while maintaining accurate production records and supporting a clean, efficient manufacturing environment. This is an on-site role.

You are a detail-oriented, hands-on production professional who takes pride in creating high-quality food products. You enjoy working with equipment, following precise formulas, and maintaining consistency across every batch. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, safety, and reliability matter every day.

Autonomy and influence. You will play an essential role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of innovative food products.

Impact. You will help strengthen our quality culture by ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and consistency.

Predictable schedule and great benefits: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7AM- 3:30 PM, no mandatory overtime ever! Benefits eligible starting after 60 days - medical, dental, vision, employer paid short and long term disability and life & AD&D insurance, 401k and employer match with no vesting period, health savings account employer match, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, identity protection insurance, and more!

Create top quality products for our customers. You will operate, set up, monitor mixing and cooking equipment to ensure each batch meets recipe and quality specifications.

Support investigations. You will assist in deviation investigations, including participating in equipment inspections, completing swabbing, coordinating sample pulls, gathering documentation, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Collaborate across teams. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance. You will support equipment or process deviations, help locate warehouse samples, and verify that standards are maintained.

The experience. You have experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment. You have a strong attention to detail and commitment to following consistent high level standards.

The technical skills. You have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Dax 365. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data systems. You bring analytical thinking, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.

The adaptability and communication. You are able to work across departments, building relationships with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other teams. You communicate clearly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

The approach. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, strong organization, and a proactive sense of ownership. You are not new to productionyou have the confidence and experience to step into a senior technical role and support both daily operations and long-term quality initiatives.

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Apply now. At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility, and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from our interview process:

1. A virtual interview with a member of our People & Culture Team
2. An on-site interview with the Training Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, including a tour of the facility to give you a closer look at the environment and team.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.