Posted 3d ago

Batch Operator I

@ Golding Farms Foods
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Prepare ingredients, Operate equipment, Maintain clean, safe work area
Requirements Summary:Operate blending/mixing equipment, follow SOPs, maintain batch quality, and complete paperwork accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Summary:  The Batch Operator is responsible for blending, mixing, and potentially cooking ingredients for batches of food product per Company formula prepared as required by daily production schedule.    

 

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities: 

  • Daily preparation of ingredients for manufacturing. 

  • Operate assigned equipment per established procedures. 

  • Complete assigned paperwork accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner. 

  • Perform or assist with mixing and/or staging of ingredients to be mixed. 

  • Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required on the batch ticket. 

  • Visually inspect quality of each batch before sending samples to the lab. 

  • Support daily operations by adhering to the current schedule. 

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. 

  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. 

  • Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures. 

  • Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or GED required. 

  • Experience in industrial kitchen or food manufacturing industry highly preferred. 

 

Other Skills and relevant considerations: 

  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. 

  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 

  • Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required. 

  • Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required. 

  • Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.  

  • Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment.  Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur.  Exposure to nut allergens. 

  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.