Assistant Batcher 2nd Shift

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.

Seabrook (NJ)

On-site

USD 28,433 - 36,134

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

401-K

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Seabrook, NJ, seeks an Assistant Batcher for the 2nd Shift. This entry-level full-time role involves staging ingredients for the batching process, weighing ingredients accurately, and maintaining a clean workspace under food safety guidelines. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, forklift certification, and be proficient in math. A strong emphasis on teamwork and communication skills will help foster a satisfying production environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Forklift certification is necessary.
Six months of manufacturing experience is needed.

Responsibilities

Follow the batching schedule and adjust as needed.
Stage all ingredients for the batching process.
Accurately weigh or measure ingredients.
Maintain clean work areas and follow food safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mathematics proficiency

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

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Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

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Want to learn how to make juice? Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401‑K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Position Summary

The Assistant Batcher works at the direction of the Processing Supervisor to ensure that all ingredients are staged at the cook deck in advance of the batching process. This individual is responsible for accurately weighing or measuring all ingredients per formulation that are pumped up directly into the batch tanks from the pump‑up stations, as well as, effectively utilizing the cut tanks for staging high usage concentrates.

Primary Responsibilities

Must be able to follow the batching schedule and adjust accordingly to “add ons”.
Using the cook deck inventory report, locate and stage all required ingredients at the designated cook deck in advance of the batching process.
Work with the batcher to determine which ingredients will be pumped, pulled from cut tanks or added directly to the batch tanks from the cook deck platform.
Follow proper silo rotation at all times, unless directed otherwise.
Complete silo hook ups in advance of the batching process and pull silo samples for testing.
Accurately weigh or measure all ingredients to be pumped up.
Perform mathematical conversions of volume to weight and weight to volume as required.
Calculate the amount and type of bulk concentrates or flavors required and make effective use of the cut tanks.
Determine any blending requirements and execute the blend plan.
Adhere to the organic protocol when batching organic products.
Complete all paperwork in a timely, accurate, complete and legible manner including lot numbers used. Paperwork is required for each formula work order.
Communicate any ingredient availability or ingredient quality issues immediately to the Processing Supervisor.
Properly clean and seal all ingredient containers prior to returning to the proper ingredient storage areas.
Demonstrate proper operation of a forklift, following all safety rules.
Maintain clean work area, including tanks, floor, pumps, hoses, utensils and tools following all Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean and organized cooler and dry ingredient storage area at all times with no open or soiled containers.
Adhere to all food safety policies and procedures including but not limited to prevention of cross contamination and product adulteration.
Train to back up the Batcher Position.
Perform any other duties that are assigned by the supervisor.
Adhere to and promote a culture of food safety and quality by understanding your roles and responsibility in all food safety and quality related tasks.
This role will be required to taste test as needed, up to a couple ounces per test.
Perform all tasks with a Safety/Food Safety first mindset.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification.
Six months manufacturing experience.
Must be proficient in mathematics.

Additional Preferred Qualification

Experience in the food/beverage industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi‑task.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Build and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to train others as needed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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