Batcher

Tropicale Foods, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tropicale Foods, LLC is seeking a Batch Operator to ensure batching activities meet high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will requisition ingredients, batch according to SOPs, and diligently record batch data including lot numbers, temperatures, and machine settings.

Responsibilities include operating scales and pasteurizers, performing routine tests, monitoring production lines, and supporting sanitation and CIP procedures.

Competenze

• Must have basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment and adjustments.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, GMPs, HACCP and SQF.

Mansioni

• Requisitions the required ingredients.
• Batch ingredients per SOPs and records batch data (lot numbers, temperatures, times, settings).
• Operate scales, mixers, pasteurizers and related equipment; ensure correct measurements and mixings.
• Perform tests ensuring product meets quality, labeling and dating standards; inspect fill levels and container integrity.
• Monitor lines for efficiency and conduct real-time inspections for quality and safety.
• Maintain CIP system, clean and sanitize equipment and work areas daily.
• Follow GMPs and safety policies; report unsafe conditions to management.

Conoscenze

Basic math

Analytical skills

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Food safety

GMP HACCP SQF

Pasteurizing Guide familiarity

Formazione

High School Graduate (GED)

College experience preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

The Batcher ensures that all batching activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Requisitions the required ingredients.
• Batch ingredients in accordance to approved standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Records necessary batch information including but not limited to, ingredient lot numbers, temperatures, resident time and machine settings.
• Operates all scales, mixers, liquefiers, pasteurizers, and related equipment. Responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to established standards and procedures. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies.
• Performs periodic sampling of products during production to ensure consistent compliance to standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, dating, and container integrity.
• Monitors production lines to ensure efficiency; performs real time visual inspections of product and process.
• Helps set up and perform all necessary tests and inspections such as pre-op sanitation, ATP Swab test.
• Sets up equipment for the pasteurizers.
• Performs setups and breakdowns of batching equipment/machines.
• Must be able to operate the CIP System.
• CIPs equipment and maintains a clean work area on a daily basis.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely; periodically deep clean and sanitize mixing and filling equipment, production lines and work area during and after shift.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free workplace.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Communicates product and process modifications to the manufacturing process to ensure conformance.
• Communicate immediately to operators, supervisors, or management in all circumstances that may affect quality or result to unsafe work conditions.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Experience and Skills

Requirements:

• Basic math and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, GMPs, HACCP and SQF
• MUST be familiar with the Pasteurizing Study Guide.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Graduate (GED); College Experience strongly preferred and Minimum of 3 years' experience in a food and/or beverage (preferably Dairy) manufacturing environment.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOPs
• Accurately completes require Food Safety & Quality Records
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A Manager and Department Manager.
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.