Batching Operator

Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to our Team Member career opportunity section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online.Internal Candidate Reminders:1) Notify Your Supervisor - Prior to applying, employee must notify their current supervisor or local HR Manager/Generalist.2) Career Profile - Prior to applying to a role, employee must complete their Career Profile in Workday.3) 90 Days - Employee must complete their 90-day introductory period with Niagara AND be 90-days free of corrective action in order to apply to a new role.4) Performance Review - If employee has worked for Niagara long enough to participate in a performance review, they must have received
Achieves Expectations
or above, in most current performance review to apply.Batching OperatorThis position is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.Essential FunctionsPrecisely inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).Pre-weighs, blends, and liquefies components for beverage preparation.Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP s, foaming equipment and hand brushing).Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.Abides by Niagara s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:2 Years
Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years
Experience in Position0 Years
Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and educationAbility to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to visually inspect product and materials.Forklift experiencePreferred Qualifications:4 Years
Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years
Experience working in Position2 Years
Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:High School DiplomaPreferred:High School DiplomaCertification/License: Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AForeign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
None RequiredBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsNiagara Plant NameLANCASTER

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