Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients to delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and the planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary natural, delicious and nutritious product portfolio. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices to create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Batch Maker will operate the designated piece of equipment once all training requirements have been met. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter who is capable of learning and following all processes as well as safety policies and Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs).
Position Responsibilities for Flumes, Brine, and Batch Processes
- Look at the specification for the code running
- Check and make sure on the proper ingredients in the formulation
- Check and make sure the right temperatures are set
- Check and ensure the proper portions of ingredients and formulation
- Apply ingredients to the kettle in proper portions mentioned above
- Check and make sure acidification are according to specification
• Record processes in proper document and quality control records
• Escalate discrepancies to Lead or Supervisor immediately
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Must demonstrate basic understanding of machine operation and process under direct supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read or write in either English or Spanish. Bilingual preferred.
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
- Frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.
- Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.