Batching Specialist — Beverage Production & Food Safety

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Seabrook (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking an Assistant Batcher to support the Processing Supervisor by weighing and staging ingredients for batching, ensuring accuracy and timely preparation. The role requires forklift operation, strong math skills, and adherence to food safety and GMPs, with shift differentials and a starting wage of $21.88 per hour on first shift.

This position offers opportunities in a fast paced beverage production environment, with focus on quality, teamwork, and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification
• Six months manufacturing experience
• Proficient in mathematics

Responsibilities

• Must be able to follow the batching schedule and adjust accordingly to “add ons”
• Using the cook deck inventory report, locate and stage all required ingredients at the designated cook deck in advance of the batching process
• Work with the batcher to determine which ingredients will be pumped, pulled from cut tanks or added directly to the batch tanks from the cook deck platform
• Follow proper silo rotation at all times, unless directed otherwise
• Complete silo hook ups in advance of the batching process and pull silo samples for testing
• Accurately weigh or measure all ingredients to be pumped up
• Perform mathematical conversions of volume to weight and weight to volume as required
• Calculate the amount and type of bulk concentrates or flavors required and make effective use of the cut tanks
• Determine any blending requirements and execute the blend plan
• Adhere to the organic protocol when batching organic products
• Complete all paperwork in a timely, accurate, complete and legible manner including lot numbers used
• Communicate any ingredient availability or ingredient quality issues immediately to the Processing Supervisor
• Properly clean and seal all ingredient containers prior to returning to the proper ingredient storage areas
• Demonstrate proper operation of a forklift, following all safety rules
• Maintain clean work area, including tanks, floor, pumps, hoses, utensils and tools following all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler and dry ingredient storage area at all times with no open or soiled containers
• Adhere to all food safety policies and procedures including but not limited to prevention of cross contamination and product adulteration
• Train to back up the Batcher Position
• Perform any other duties that are assigned by the supervisor
• Adhere to and promote a culture of food safety and quality by understanding your roles and responsibility in all food safety and quality related task
• This role will be required to taste test as needed, up to a couple ounces per test
• Perform all task with a Safety/Food Safety first mindset

Skills

Forklift certification

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking an Assistant Batcher to support the Processing Supervisor by weighing and staging ingredients for batching, ensuring accuracy and timely preparation. The role requires forklift operation, strong math skills, and adherence to food safety and GMPs, with shift differentials and a starting wage of $21.88 per hour on first shift.

This position offers opportunities in a fast paced beverage production environment, with focus on quality, teamwork, and continuous