3rd Shift Batcher Operator - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 3^rd Shift Liquid Batcher to work on our Beverage Canning Line team.

The right candidate will have previous experience in liquid batching/blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the Company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.

Candidates must be able to train on 2^nd shift for 2-3 months!

Training Hours:
2^nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm - Monday-Friday (not eligible for OT until trained, once trained OT and weekends are mandatory based on production schedule)

Standard Hours:
3^rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:30am – Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-8:30am – Friday, OT and Weekends (mandatory based on production schedule)

Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Liquid Batcher is a dual role. The primary responsibilities will be working as a Batcher, pre-weighing, mixing, and blending raw materials to create beverage products following the client recipe. When batching is complete or not needed, you will work on the canning line with a team to operate high-speed equipment to create, produce, and package products to completion.

What You'll Do:

• Obtain, pre-weigh, load and mix raw ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket) by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements
• Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
• Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to the Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
• Set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all high-speed canning line equipment, including packaging, filler, seamer, and shrink wrapper to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
• Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
• 2 years’ experience in a batcher/mixer role (liquid batching preferred)
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills to ensure recipes are completed according to client MMRs in appropriate order with no deviation
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based on production/business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs
• Previous machine operating experience

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

Why Fortress Nutrition – Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

3^rd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience $2.00 Shift Premium

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50 Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus – Uncapped!
• …and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.

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