WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Williamson, NY facility.

WHAT WE NEED

Processors are responsible to set up equipment for processing based on established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and product specifications. Processors will batch raw ingredients into kettles following established cook cards and batch instructions. Our processors will work with manual and automatic processing equipment and will support the start-up and shut down of processes. A processor at Baldwin Richardson Foods will also be responsible for ensuring quality control checks are completed according to established SOPs.

This opening will support our 3rd shift, Monday-Friday 11PM-7:30AM.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sets up equipment for processing operations in accordance with product specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Batches raw ingredients into kettles & processing equipment in accordance with Cook Cards and written batch instructions.
• Verifies that all materials used are correct for product being produced by checking Cook Cards.
• Handles ingredients in a manner to maintain Food Safety standards.
• Halts process and notify QA and Supervision in the event of any observed foreign materials, out-of-specification product, process failures, or any Food Safety or Quality concerns.
• Supports the start-up and shut down of processes.
• Checks product to ensure quality specifications are maintained using analytical equipment as designated by the Cook Cards.
• Observes work conditions and generate work orders for equipment or Process area repairs.
• Communicates ongoing equipment, material, or quality concerns to incoming teams.
• Monitors and documents critical control points, ingredient lot numbers, and real-time recording of events.
• Validates temperature recording charts for proper operation.
• Trains Assistant Processors in areas of validated expertise and assists with R&D test runs.
• Assists in the cleaning of kettles and batch systems, including pumps, utensils, and general area cleaning.
• Completes all required batch paperwork accurately.
• Follows proper Good Manufacturing Practices including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Minimum of six months of cooking/process experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Ability to use a refractometer, viscometer, titrator, salt analyzer, pump RPM gage and PLCs.
• Effectively communicates information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to comprehend, follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Ability to problem solve with limited information.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and complete basic mathematical calculations
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!