Responsible and accountable for all batching/processing activities during the production shift. Able to direct and train other batchers, as needed, in all batching functions.Employee Type:Full timeLocation:PA North EastJob Type:Production GroupJob Posting Title:BatcherJob Description:
Efficient batching to ensure continuous availability to the production line
Adheres to company safety, conduct sanitation, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in all areas of responsibility
Follows established batching Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and batching instructions including documentation of key data (lot codes, mixing times, cooking temperatures, etc.) for the processing of consistent, high quality product
Follows established “Clean – out “procedures between products
Communicates with Utilities, Leads, and the packaging supervisor as necessary to coordinate batch changes and product changes
Coordinates transition of batching activities to the following shift
Knows how to use computer touch panel to view recipe
Follows scanning and bar-coding procedures while adding ingredients to batches
Keeps processing area clean and organized
Makes all calculations to correct batch errors or adjustments and completes paperwork accordingly.
Adds ingredients to batches in prescribed manner and follows recipes to meet customer specifications
Drives lift truck as needed to spot ingredients and move pallets to and from platform
Assists in setting up drum, pumps and other tools to handle ingredients
Advises other batchers of necessary changes or corrections
Provides information as needed to Pre-batchers and to Quality Assurance for batch adjustments
Adheres to company’s safety, conduct, sanitation, and GMP policies
Participates on plant teams and committees
Responds to changes proactively, and handles other duties as necessary
Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor
EEO Statement:Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
