Summary:  The Batch Operator is responsible for blending, mixing, and potentially cooking ingredients for batches of food product per Company formula prepared as required by daily production schedule.    

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities: 

• Daily preparation of ingredients for manufacturing. 

• Operate assigned equipment per established procedures. 

• Complete assigned paperwork accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner. 

• Perform or assist with mixing and/or staging of ingredients to be mixed. 

• Verify correct ingredients are used in batch, along with correct lot numbers as required on the batch ticket. 

• Visually inspect quality of each batch before sending samples to the lab. 

• Support daily operations by adhering to the current schedule. 

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. 

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. 

• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures. 

• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements. 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• Experience in industrial kitchen or food manufacturing industry highly preferred. 

Other Skills and relevant considerations: 

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. 

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 

• Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required. 

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required. 

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.  

• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment.  Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur.  Exposure to nut allergens. 

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.