Fortress Nutrition
We are seeking a strong, hard-working candidate with previous batching experience (liquids preferred) to join our rapidly growing Beverage Operations team! This position will be required to cross-train with the Line Operators to cover as and where needed to avoid production disruptions or delays.
What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
- $23.00-$25.00 per hour (based on experience) + $2.00 Shift Premium
- Double Pay for Weekend Overtime Work
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses – Uncapped!
- AND more!
Standard Hours: 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 as a Batcher, operating equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to client specifications following the MMR. This role will require cross-training on the canning line to function as an operator as needed when batching is complete. The Canning Line Operator is responsible for operating the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce and package products while working with a team.
What You’ll Do:
- Obtain ingredients from ingredient coolers and raw materials warehouse
- Pre-weigh ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket)
- Load raw ingredients into the VST according to the MMR
- Mix ingredients to produce syrup for operations
- CIP sugar, syrup and mixing tanks
- Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
- Complete batching sheets (MMR) with attention-to-detail, accuracy, and following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Return partial and unused ingredients to ingredient coolers; reconcile partials to ensure accuracy of ingredient inventory
- Ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements; Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to Beverage Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
- Communicate effectively and timely any modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate and irregularities to Supervisor or Director of Operations
- Set-up, operate and maintain all packaging equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise on canning related machinery, including the filler, seaming and packing
- Document all canning line and repack QA checks to ensure statistical accuracy
- Notify maintenance of equipment and other mechanical issues and necessary repairs as they arise; report all issues to the Director of Operations immediately
- Perform physical inventory of packaging materials; report replenishment needs quickly to avoid production delays
- 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 duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all quality, food safety, and client specification standards
- Perform all other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1+ year experience in food/beverage or manufacturing environment is strongly desired
- Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
- 2+ year experience in a batcher/mixer role is required (liquid batching preferred)
- Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility preferred
- Previous machine operating experience strongly preferred
- Basic mechanical knowledge to understand and operate production line equipment desired
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak English
- Must be able to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed for production/business needs
- 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
To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.