Batch Operator - 2nd Shift - IND

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

401k with employer match

Health Savings Account employer match

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Protection Insurance

Job summary

Skjodt-Barrett is seeking a 2nd Shift Batch Operator for its Lebanon, Indiana production facility. You will prepare, mix, cook and process ingredients per established formulas, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and documentation standards.

This on-site role demands attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality, while participating in investigations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, monitor mixing and cooking equipment to ensure batches meet recipes and quality specs.
• Support deviation investigations including equipment inspections, swabbing, sample pulls, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality-focused

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

Dax 365

Microsoft Office

Quality data systems

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Who we need

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, we are looking for a 2nd Shift Batch Operator to join our state-of-the-art food production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. You will play a critical role responsible for preparing, mixing, cooking, and processing ingredients according to established formulas and recipes. This role ensures that all food products meet quality, safety, and consistency standards while maintaining accurate production records and supporting a clean, efficient manufacturing environment.

This is an on-site role.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented, hands-on production professional who takes pride in creating high-quality food products. You enjoy working with equipment, following precise formulas, and maintaining consistency across every batch. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, safety, and reliability matter every day.

What’s in it for you

Autonomy and influence. You will play an essential role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of innovative food products.

Impact. You will help strengthen our quality culture by ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and consistency.

Predictable Schedule and great benefits: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30PM , No Mandatory Overtime EVER! Benefits eligible starting after 60 days - Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance, 401k and Employer Match with no vesting period, Health Savings Account Employer Match, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection Insurance, and more!

How you will make an impact:

• Create top quality products for our customers. You will operate, set up, monito mixing and cooking equipment to ensure each batch meets recipe and quality specifications.
• Support investigations. You will assist in deviation investigations, including participating in equipment inspections, completing swabbing, coordinating sample pulls, gathering documentation, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate across teams. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance. You will support equipment or process deviations, help locate warehouse samples, and verify that standards are maintained.

What you bring to the role:

• The experience. You have experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment. You have a strong attention to detail and commitment to following consistent high level standards.
• The technical skills. You have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Dax 365. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data systems. You bring analytical thinking, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.
• The adaptability and communication. You are able to work across departments, building relationships with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other teams. You communicate clearly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• The approach. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, strong organization, and a proactive sense of ownership. You are not new to production—you have the confidence and experience to step into a senior technical role and support both daily operations and long-term quality initiatives.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future.

We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words.

Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a member of our People & Culture Team
• An on-site interview with the Training Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, including a tour of the facility to give you a closer look at the environment and team.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.