Fortress Nutrition LLC
The right candidate will have previous experience in liquid batching/blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to train on 1st shift (or pre-determined schedule) and be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.
Work Schedule:
Training Hours:
1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends mandatory, based on production schedule
2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends mandatory, based on production schedule
Standard Hours:
3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed
Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Batcher/Canning Line Operator is a dual role. The primary responsibilities will be working as a Batcher, pre-weighing, mixing, and blending raw materials to create beverage products following the client recipe. When batching is complete or not needed, you will work on the canning line with a team to operate high-speed equipment to create, produce, and package products to completion.
What You’ll Do:
- Obtain, pre-weigh, load and mix raw ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket) by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements
- Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
- Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to the Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
- Set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all high-speed canning line equipment, including packaging, filler, seamer, and shrink wrapper to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
- Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
- Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
- 2+ years’ experience in a batcher/mixer role (liquid batching preferred)
- Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills to ensure recipes are completed according to client MMRs in appropriate order with no deviation
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs
- Previous machine operating experience
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
- This position requires reliability & punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team*
Compensation Package:
- $21.00-$23.00 per hour (+ $2.00 3rd Shift Premium)
- Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >50 Per Week!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses – Uncapped!
- AND more!
To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com.
Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.