Niagara Bottling, LLC
Batching Operator Lead
Niagara Bottling, LLC, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Batching Operator Lead
The Batching Operator Lead is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.Essential FunctionsPrecisely stages kits and verifies physical ingredients to match the ingredients on batch sheets according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Production and Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP's, foaming equipment and hand brushing).Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.Abides by Niagara's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.Responsible for providing status report during shift handoff (batches produced, quality and results of batching).Work with PM team to ensure PM's are completed timely.Must have proficient knowledge of Tetra System and the batching flow to production and Plant Master reporting.Reports non-compliance and food safety issues to management.Assist with training of Batching Operators.Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to visually inspect product and materials.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years - Experience in Position4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years - Experience working in Position6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations
EducationMinimum Required:
High School Diploma
Preferred:
High School Diploma
Certification/License:Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AForeign LanguageRequired:
None RequiredPreferred:
None RequiredTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Hourly $25.57 - $34.50 / HourlyNiagara Plant NameSTOCKTON 4
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The Batching Operator Lead is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.Essential FunctionsPrecisely stages kits and verifies physical ingredients to match the ingredients on batch sheets according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Production and Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP's, foaming equipment and hand brushing).Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.Abides by Niagara's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.Responsible for providing status report during shift handoff (batches produced, quality and results of batching).Work with PM team to ensure PM's are completed timely.Must have proficient knowledge of Tetra System and the batching flow to production and Plant Master reporting.Reports non-compliance and food safety issues to management.Assist with training of Batching Operators.Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to visually inspect product and materials.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years - Experience in Position4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years - Experience working in Position6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations
EducationMinimum Required:
High School Diploma
Preferred:
High School Diploma
Certification/License:Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AForeign LanguageRequired:
None RequiredPreferred:
None RequiredTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Hourly $25.57 - $34.50 / HourlyNiagara Plant NameSTOCKTON 4
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