BATCHING TECHNICIAN

Innovation Foods; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k Plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job summary

Innovation Foods in Millville, NJ is seeking a Batching Technician to prepare ingredients, operate mixing equipment, and support sanitation and quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will follow batch recipes, track materials, and maintain logs to support audits, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, and SQF standards. A high school diploma and 1+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to calculate, add, subtract, and multiply, often handling fractions, decimals, and percentages to ensure precise ingredient ratios.
• Strong verbal and written communication for reporting, recording lot numbers, and working with team members.
• Strict adherence to GMP, OSHA regulations, and quality standards to ensure product consistency.

Responsibilities

• Follows detailed batch recipes and SOPs to ensure accurate formulation and compliance with strict quality standards.
• Operates and monitors mixing, blending, and processing equipment throughout the production cycle.
• Tracks raw material inventory and reports shortages or discrepancies.
• Performs quality control checks and collect samples for testing.
• Maintains accurate logs, batch records, and production documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Communication

Quality & Safety

Technical operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.Our benefits include:Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentivesFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)401k Plan – with a company matchCompany funded Long-Term and Short-Term DisabilityCompany funded Life Insurance PolicyPaid Vacation and Sick DaysJob Description – Batching TechnicianLocation: Millville, NJShift: Shift: 6:00PM-6:00AM, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedulePayrate: $22.00Reports to: Production SupervisorThe Batching Technician role is responsible for ingredient preparation and batching processes by following recipes, operating mixing equipment, and supporting sanitation and quality checks to ensure consistent, safe, and efficient production in a manufacturing environment.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Duties/Responsibilities:Follows detailed batch recipes and SOPs to ensure accurate formulation and compliance with strict quality standards.Operates and monitors mixing, blending, and processing equipment throughout the production cycle.Tracks raw material inventory and reports shortages or discrepanciesPerforms quality control checks and collect samples for testing.Keeps accurate production records for traceability and regulatory requirements.Adheres to health, safety, and food quality regulations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF)Cleans and sanitizes equipment to prevent cross contamination.Troubleshoots and assists with light maintenance on production machinery.Maintains accurate logs, batch records, and production documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance.Works with peers to train and develop training materials.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Mathematical & Analytical: Strong mathematical skills with the ability to calculate, add, subtract, and multiply, often handling fractions, decimals, and percentages to ensure precise ingredient ratios.Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication for reporting, recording lot numbers, and working with team members.Quality & Safety: Strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and quality standards to ensure product consistency.Technical & Operational: Competence in operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting automated batching systems and plant machinery. Knowledge of material handling and inventory control.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent.1+ yrs experience in manufacturing, food processing, or related fields preferred.Physical RequirementsActionRareOccasionallyOftenFrequentWalking/Standing£££RLifting up to 60lbs£££RPulling/Pushing up to 60lbs£££RSitting£££RClimbing£££RBending/Kneeling£££RReaching/Handling£££RGripping£££REnvironmental HazardsHazardHazard PresentNoise level above 85 DBRChemical HazardsRHot/Cold/Humid ConditionsR