What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre Batcher position at IPM Foods?
Accomplishes the preparation of batches to meet standards and specifications for products manufactured. This role will report to the Batching Production Supervisor.
Description and Responsibilities
- Working overtime when necessary.
- Working all scheduled inventories.
- Filling out daily batching schedule control.
- Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
- Calculate amounts of ingredients needed for various batch requirements
- Weigh raw materials as determined by formula requirements for batch preparation
- Perform all tasks related to completing all required batches following batch record
- Read mixing sheets to determine product specifications, processing information, technical information
- Combine and processes weighed ingredients, observing batch throughout manufacturing process
- Maintain accurate and detailed records and logs of all work performed
- Demonstrate knowledge of and performance within acceptable laboratory safety standards
- Make sure all paperwork is correct the day before
- Successfully pass a basic math test at the time of interview
- All paperwork is checked and correct before handing off
- All lot numbers are double checked and correct and any discrepancies in Mysis are immediately addressed with the Inventory Clerk
- Make sure all partials are used first
- Left over product is put back in proper location at end of day
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral or written instructions.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to work and communicate with other plant associates and shift supervisor
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
- Ability to complete Forklift Certification
- Understands Food and Safety guidelines
- Able to multi-task under tight deadlines
- Must be able to work in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Computer Proficiency
Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to see, speak, hear, read, walk, and stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. for long periods. The employee must be able to pull, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, and lift in excess of 50 lbs. There is extensive walking required.