Batch Operator: Food Production & Quality

Simmons Foods; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS seeks a production batch operator to prepare gravy ingredient batches per approved formulas. You will interpret batching sheets, stage and weigh ingredients, and ensure proper recording of lot numbers and suppliers.

You must inspect bags for quality and safety, maintain clean work areas, and follow GMP practices. Candidates should be able to lift 40–60 pounds, read and write in English, and work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret batching sheets accurately.
• Must inspect ingredient bags for condition and quality.
• Ability to lift 40–60 pounds as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret batching sheets to determine order and quantity of ingredients.
• Stage ingredients to be batched and clean totes for batches.
• Record lot numbers, supplier names, batch dates, and plan numbers on batch sheets.
• Inspect each ingredient bag for foreign material, damage, odor, or contamination.
• Batch and weigh ingredients into totes, label and stage them for production.
• Maintain the production area clean and orderly, including gravy room and filtration systems.

Skills

Batching sheets

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS seeks a production batch operator to prepare gravy ingredient batches per approved formulas. You will interpret batching sheets, stage and weigh ingredients, and ensure proper recording of lot numbers and suppliers.

You must inspect bags for quality and safety, maintain clean work areas, and follow GMP practices. Candidates should be able to lift 40–60 pounds, read and write in English, and work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.