Process Operator I

Baldwin Richardson Foods; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods is seeking a Process Operator I to prepare products and batches per batch cards and customer specifications. You will ensure quality checks are performed and recorded, and you will follow GMPs and PPE requirements during production.

The role supports start-up/shutdown activities, verifies materials against batch instructions, and maintains food safety standards throughout the process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of six months of cooking/processing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use basic hand tools (knife, pumps, and scales).
• Lock out/tag out training.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment for processing operations in accordance with product specifications and SOPs.
• Batches raw ingredients into hoppers & processing equipment per Batch Cards, including brix, acid, and pH levels.
• Verify materials against Batch Cards (codes, lot numbers, weights, descriptions).
• Handle ingredients to maintain Food Safety standards.
• Halt process and notify QA if foreign materials or quality concerns are observed.
• Support start-up and shutdown of processes.
• Observe work conditions and generate work orders for repairs.
• Communicate equipment, material, or quality concerns to incoming teams.
• Monitor and document critical control points and real-time events.
• Assist in cleaning hoppers and batch systems and general area cleaning.
• Complete batch paperwork accurately.
• Participate in CIP activities as needed.
• Follow GMPs and wear PPE.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Scales

Job description

Career Opportunities: Process Operator I (760)

Prepares products and batches per batch cards and respective customer specifications. Ensures quality checks are performed and recorded by performing the following duties.

Our Production Team follows a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance.
Shift 5:45am - 6:00pm.
Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule :
Week 1:WorkMonday, Tuesday -OffWednesday, Thursday -WorkFriday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2:OffMonday, Tuesday -WorkWednesday, Thursday -OffFriday, Saturday, Sunday

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sets up equipment for processing operations in accordance with product specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Batches raw ingredients into hoppers & processing equipment in accordance with Batch Cards (including brix, acid, and pH levels) and written batch instructions.
• Verify that all materials used are correct for the product being produced by checking Batch Cards, including item codes, lot numbers, weights, and descriptions.
• Handles ingredients in a manner to maintain Food Safety standards.
• Halts process and notifies QA and Supervision in the event of any observed foreign materials, out-of-specification product, process failures, or any Food Safety or Quality concerns.
• Supports the start-up and shutdown of processes.
• Observes work conditions and generates work orders for equipment or process area repairs.
• Communicates ongoing equipment, material, or quality concerns to incoming teams.
• Monitors and documents critical control points, ingredient lot numbers, and real-time recording of events.
• Assists in the cleaning of hoppers and batch systems, including pumps, utensils, and general area cleaning.
• Completes all required batch paperwork accurately.
• Participates in CIPs as needed.
• Follows proper Good Manufacturing Practices, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High School Diploma or GED required and will be validated through the pre-employment process.
• Minimum of six months of cooking/process experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use basic hand tools (knife, pumps, and scales).
• Ability to use basic hand tools (knife, pumps, and scales).
• Lock out/tag out training.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with a high level of accuracy.