Process Operator I — 12-Hour Batch & Quality Operator

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking a Process Operator I for a 2-2-3 shift. You will prepare products and batches per batch cards and customer specs, performing quality checks and recording results.

This role supports start-up/shutdown, monitors critical control points, and ensures food safety standards are met. You will also complete batch paperwork and assist in cleaning and equipment setup, following GMP and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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 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.
• Halt s 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.

Skills

Follow detailed instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Pumps

Scales

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking a Process Operator I for a 2-2-3 shift. You will prepare products and batches per batch cards and customer specs, performing quality checks and recording results.

This role supports start-up/shutdown, monitors critical control points, and ensures food safety standards are met. You will also complete batch paperwork and assist in cleaning and equipment setup, following GMP and PPE guidelines.