Batching Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC in Stockton, CA, seeks a Batching Operator Lead to manage batching activities, ensure safety, and meet quality goals. You will work with Production and QA to adjust batches, document results, and uphold GMP and food safety standards.

The role requires leading a team, strong communication, and adherence to procedures. The position supports a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience managing people or projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Precisely stages kits and verifies ingredients to batch sheets per recipes.
• Collaborates with Production and QA to adjust batches (pH, color, acids, etc.).
• Documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers.
• Operates forklift and follows safety procedures.
• Maintains GMP and food safety standards on shift.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tetra System

Plant Master reporting

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.

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Batching Operator Lead Batching Operator Lead is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.

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
• Preferred: High School Diploma
• Certification/License: Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A
• Foreign Language Required: None
• Required Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Hourly $28.02 - $39.54 / Hourly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• 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

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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.

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Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation.

With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative

Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done.

We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.