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.

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

Working Conditions 

The work involves risks or discomforts, e.g. working around moving parts and equipment, which require some safety precautions and/or the use of protective safety equipment

May be exposed to hazardous materials

Moving mechanical parts

Noise levels that require the use of hearing protection

Temperature and humidity swings

Fumes associated with forklifts

Oil and grease used on machine parts for lubrication

Frequent moisture during the cleaning process of production area

Smells/Odors associated with the product and equipment maintenance including chemicals used during cleaning process and cleanup and non-toxic glue

Dust associated with corrugate boxes

Dust and wood fiber associated with wooden pallets

Allergen’s related to any food products related to product which may be in production

Must wear personal protective equipment as required within your facility in the appropriate designated areas

Must require compliance with OSHA regulations or MSDS standards