Batching Lead

Niagara Bottling; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 78,369,000 - 103,813,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Rialto, CA is seeking a Batching Operator to join our manufacturing team. The role centers on precise staging of kits, documenting lot numbers, and sanitizing batching equipment while ensuring GMP and food safety standards are met.

You will collaborate with Production and Quality Assurance, report during shift handoffs, support PM activities, and help train operators. A High School Diploma and 4+ years in manufacturing are required; willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts is

Qualifications

• 4+ years in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years in the position.
• 4+ years experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Precisely stage kits and verify ingredients against batch sheets.
• Document lot numbers, quantities and expiration dates per regulations.
• Operate forklift and perform equipment sanitation.
• Adhere to GMP and food safety standards; maintain housekeeping and quality.

Skills

Lead Like an Owner

InnovACT

Find a Way

Empowered to be Great

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Minimum Required:

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Essential Functions

• Precisely stages kits and verifies physical ingredients to match the ingredients on batch sheets according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Production and Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP’s, foaming equipment and hand brushing).
• Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
• Responsible for providing status report during shift handoff (batches produced, quality and results of batching).
• Work with PM team to ensure PM’s are completed timely.
• Must have proficient knowledge of Tetra System and the batching flow to production and Plant Master reporting.
• Reports non-compliance and food safety issues to management.
• Assist with training of Batching Operators.
• Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
• High School Diploma

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$27.35 - $36.23 / Hourly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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