Batching Operator

Niagara Bottling; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a detail‑oriented Batching Operator to precisely inspect, weigh, and mix ingredients per product recipes, collaborating with QA on analytical results and making batch adjustments as needed. This role supports high quality and consistent beverage production in a fast‑paced plant.

Typical duties include pre‑weighing and blending components, documenting lot numbers and expiry dates, performing CIP and sanitation, operating a forklift, and upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; preferred candidates with related manufacturing exposure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and employees at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail for batch records, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Flexibility to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Precisely inspects, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to product recipes.
• Collaborates with QA on analytical results and adjusts batches as needed (e.g., Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Pre-weighs, blends, and liquefies components for beverage preparation.
• Documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per regulations.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP, foaming equipment).
• Operates forklift to load/move ingredients, following safety procedures.
• Upholds GMP and Food Safety Standards; adheres to safety programs and company policies.
• Maintains housekeeping and quality across batching, production, and other areas assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

HS Diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Batching Operator

Essential Functions

• Precisely inspects, stages, weighs, and mixes ingredients according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Pre-weighs, blends, and liquefies components for beverage preparation.
• 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.
• Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• 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:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• 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.
• Forklift experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• 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
• Preferred:
  • High School Diploma

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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

• *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name
JACKSONVILLE