Batch Mixer-1st shift

Job Description: ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY The Batcher is responsible for blending product in a highly skilled manner following exact customer and plant standards, instructions, methods and practices. The batcher is also responsible to deliver the product to the fillers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skill requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, Interpersonal skills and Problem Solving/Judgment required. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure the product sent to the filler has been made according to an approved recipe using the proper Good Manufacturing Practices and lot control / material usage methods for making a quality product Coordinates staging of ingredients and usage of equipment to insure the product line is properly supplied with product to avoid stopping the line under any circumstances Must have significant expertise with all operational functions and limitation of both the batching room equipment and thermal units Must have a complete understanding of the quality requirements of the products and materials used during the scheduled run Must be able to make adjustments to equipment as needed according to their formula standards Maintain the batching room thermal unit and staging are area washed down and free of product on floors or any other debris Drums and containers will be rinsed thoroughly by the batcher and then stored in the designated areas Report any obvious repeated deviations from the standard acceptable limits immediately to the line lead hand or the line supervisor Must ensure that the production schedule matches the product being run and maintain records showing the product being run, the lot number, line speeds and/or any other information required by the customer and quality assurance Maintain a visual inspection as specified by the product standard Log any downtime experienced during the production run and submit this log to the line lead hand or shift supervisor at the end of each shift Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices Responsible for Food Safety and Quality Associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems Perform any other duties as instructed by management QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE Minimum Qualifications/ Skills Ability to work overtime as needed Ability to work for the set wage amount  Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules  Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions/and understand posted warning signs  Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools  Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 50 pounds  Associate must complete OSHA…