Batcher, Food Production - 1st Shift

Paradise Tomato Kitchen; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

This full-time role requires forklift certification, reading and documenting process data, and mentoring new staff. Join a fast-paced team focused on consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
• Good arithmetic and basic computer/ electronics understanding.
• Ability to communicate clearly and read/write effectively.
• Capable of organizing tasks and leading others; strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate preparation and mixing of ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate blending, cooking equipment, and kettles.
• Work with QA and Scale Up personnel to ensure traceability by quantity and lot.
• Verify batch setups and bring them to the Breddo/Ross Room.
• Stage bins of paste and set up ingredients for production runs.
• Monitor color, flavor, and texture throughout preparation and cooking.
• Record production and test data (temperatures, times, batch counts).
• Train and mentor personnel; perform end-of-production documentation and inventory reconciliations.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures, including PPE usage.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Food manufacturing experience

Forklift certification

Raw materials knowledge

Production process knowledge

Arithmetic knowledge

Computers and electronics

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Listening skills

Accuracy and thoroughness

Organization and leadership

Problem solving

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

This full-time role requires forklift certification, reading and documenting process data, and mentoring new staff. Join a fast-paced team focused on consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.