Batching Technician

ADP, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking a Batch­ing Technician in Mishawaka, IN. The role requires set‑up, staging, and monitoring of processing equipment for scheduled production, with twelve‑hour shifts on a biweekly rotation and weekend work as needed.

The successful candidate will operate processing equipment, monitor feed levels, and ensure quality and safety standards are maintained. Prior experience in a production environment and strong English communication are important.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to work in environments with odor, noise, heat, cold, dust, and chemicals.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic tool handling.
• Familiar with computer applications and production paperwork.
• High school level math and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor equipment per SOPs and GMPs.
• Stage ingredients and prepare for changeovers per production schedule.
• Troubleshoot basic production system applications as needed.
• Monitor extruder feed levels and batch according to schedule.
• Maintain batching room cleanliness and sanitation throughout shift.
• Operate forklift to stage ingredients per production schedule.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Basic math

English communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Batching Technician

Full Time Mishawaka, IN, US

29 days ago Requisition ID: 1213

Job Title:Batching Technician

Location: Mishawaka, IN

Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts) / Wednesday: 1/2 shift, specific hours depend on regular shift worked

About United Petfood:

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Position Summary:The Batching Technician is responsible to set-up, stage, and monitor process equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and GMPs. Operate processing equipment, grinding, batching, and monitor extruder feed levels and meat quantity according to scheduled production needs. Batching Technicians regularly work twelve-hour shifts on a biweekly rotation – 3-4 days a week with every other weekend off. Weekends and overtime are required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for set-up, operating and monitoring ingredient levels according to recipe and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and GMPs.
• Responsible for setting up and staging in preparation for changeovers according to the production schedule.
• Troubleshoot basic production system applications as needed.
• Review and follow production schedule throughout shift.
• Monitor product levels for extruders and ensure product is running according to job specifications.
• Maintain batching room cleanliness according to sanitation signoffs throughout work shift.
• Operate forklift to stage ingredients according to production schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Workplace Safety:

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language.
• Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be familiar with use of hand tools.
• Good verbal and mathematical capability at a high school level.
• Ability to read and understand process operating procedures.
• Familiarity with computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience setting up production machines.
• Prior experience in a production environment, preferably food or beverage manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer:United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.