Batching Associate

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Batching Associate will be responsible for blending and batching processes. This position is responsible for operating various manual and automated manufacturing equipment within the Brewing & Batching Departments. The Batching Associate will be cross-trained and able to complete tasks in cleaning, mixing, blending, materials batching, sanitation, quality and filtration areas. You will be responsible for completing daily and weekly batching operations tasks on time and within standard operating procedures, while ensuring Safety and Quality. This position will work closely with fellow operations team members, electro-mechanics, and electricians.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely perform all work tasks, wearing all required PPE
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP rules
• Manually batch dry and liquid ingredients
• Forklift operation for material movement around facility
• Verify the quality, quantity, and lot numbers of all the necessary raw materials prior to batching
• Operation of pumps, valves, and sequences
• Performance of basic laboratory testing and data recording
• Loading and unloading of tanker trucks and completion of necessary paperwork in compliance with FDA
• Perform tank and line cleanings on schedule using a CIP system
• General cleaning following a master sanitation schedule with use of chemicals and pressure hoses
• Ensure safety procedures are followed by adherence to Company policies

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and effectively use the Internet
• Attention to detail required.
• Previous experience driving a forklift a plus
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, self-managed team environment
• Take pride when working in your space, attending to cleaning the machine and area you work in.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.