The Batch Maker is responsible for operating machinery effectively, efficiently, and safely so products are produced to Beck Flavors specifications. This position is additionally responsible for reporting food safety and quality problems to managers with authority to initiate action.

Duties/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Sets-up production area each day according to established procedures.
• Operates production machines in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Detects and reports machine malfunctions and/or product defect promptly to management.
• Maintains an adequate supply of operating materials and obtains additional materials according to procedures.
• Mixes, weighs, and records information following product recipes, maintaining shift logs of production and other data.
• Depending upon production needs and individual performance, management may move a production machine formulator/operator between roles within the department.
• Responsible for cleaning tasks including, but not limited to scraping, washing, and disinfecting machinery.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical, or vocational training preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English.
• Intermediate math skills including but not limited to addition and subtraction of fractions are required
• Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Manufacturing or food production experience.
• Additional education which includes manufacturing/assembly line experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation, GMPs, and general food safety and quality.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
• Experience with lot control and traceability.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with work orders.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee may be exposed to varying light, noise and temperature conditions while carrying out the duties of their position.
• Repetitive lifting of 65 lbs
• Potentially pulling/moving up to 2500 lbs