Batcher

In your role as Batcher at Global Beverage & Logistics Centre Inc, your duties and responsibilites may include but not be limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To prepare, mix, blend and deliver on time, good quality products according to the batching formulas and specifications prepared by the lab and to follow all procedures for High Acid Line.
• To receive all bulk materials according to company procedures. Where necessary submit samples to lab before batching
• Monitor and effectively run both the UHT or HTST processor
• To ensure proper connections are made so there are no looses.
• Perform startup and changeovers for high acid line
• To coordinate and assist with forklift drivers to receive the ingredients on time by asking the right person assigned to help the batchers during the shift.
• In writing, submit ingredient requests for proper inventory
• To properly close, tape and tag the unused drums and bags before you ask the forklift driver to remove them from the batching area.
• To monitor and maintain the right temperature and proper storage of ingredients.
• Adhere to time and temp abuse regulation by not leaving too many pallets of ingredients for the current or the next batch to open to the environment.
• Keep your area clean, secure, and tidy with no congestion.
• To use the proper/correct ingredients. To have all minor ingredients like vitamins and colour weighed and signed by QC personnel.
• To utilize and ensure any rework authorized by QC before is consumed before completing the batching task.
• Operate and troubleshoot High Acid Line processing system.
• Perform operator-related preventative maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
• Properly label all containers used in work area.
• To follow the batch sheet instructions for proper procedures (pasteurization and filling temperature).
• To eliminate all losses during batching and running the product.
• To complete all the batch sheets correctly/accurately including all Lot NO.’s of ingredients and to keep all tags of the drums used for batching.
• To report to the supervisors and maintenance of any improper functioning equipment.
• To advise your supervisor of improvements to your area or in the process.
• To maintain GMP’s, proper hygiene and follow allergen control procedures in the batching area, receiving area and ingredient areas of the plant.
• To ensure all doors to the batching area are closed and no tanker driver or any unauthorized persons are in your area.
• Maintain assigned equipment, work areas clean and tidy, including CIP and COP to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Maintain and complete accurate records and logs as required.
• Understand and follow receiving, batching and processing procedures for variance control.
• To work in a safe and healthy environment.
• To lock the chemical cage and receiving ports after use and return the keys to the proper place.
• To have competently learned and perform ALL aspects and job functions in the batching department.
• To assist and perform training to new hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Must competently be able to perform all tasks on high & low acid or equivalent batching .
• Basic reading, writing, and communication skills
• Mobility to all areas of the facility
• Must have completed all training forms and signed off by employee and department supervisor or designate.
• Ability and flexible to work shifts and overtime as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Salary will vary according to experience

Work Location: In person

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person