Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3 12hr schedule, 6p-630am
Work Location: 11160 Parkway Drive North East, PA 16428
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $26.70 (Per Hour) with $.75 shift differential from 2pm-6am
Responsible and accountable for all batching/processing activities during the production shift. Able to direct and train other batchers, as needed, in all batching functions.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

PA North East

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Batcher

Job Description:

Efficient batching to ensure continuous availability to the production lineAdheres to company safety, conduct sanitation, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in all areas of responsibilityFollows established batching Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and batching instructions including documentation of key data (lot codes, mixing times, cooking temperatures, etc.) for the processing of consistent, high quality productFollows established “Clean – out “procedures between productsCommunicates with Utilities, Leads, and the packaging supervisor as necessary to coordinate batch changes and product changesCoordinates transition of batching activities to the following shiftKnows how to use computer touch panel to view recipeFollows scanning and bar-coding procedures while adding ingredients to batchesKeeps processing area clean and organizedMakes all calculations to correct batch errors or adjustments and completes paperwork accordingly.Adds ingredients to batches in prescribed manner and follows recipes to meet customer specificationsDrives lift truck as needed to spot ingredients and move pallets to and from platformAssists in setting up drum, pumps and other tools to handle ingredientsAdvises other batchers of necessary changes or correctionsProvides information as needed to Pre-batchers and to Quality Assurance for batch adjustmentsAdheres to company’s safety, conduct, sanitation, and GMP policiesParticipates on plant teams and committeesResponds to changes proactively, and handles other duties as necessaryPerforms other tasks as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

Positive Mental Attitude Capable of multi-taskingAble to direct and delegate responsibilitiesHandles multiple tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsPossesses strong communication skills (written and oral) and math skillsPossesses strong organizational and planning skills, and is detail orientedComplete understanding of processing operationsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, anything over should seek assistance

Environmental Working Conditions

Employee must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company. Job tasks may also involve:Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures. Compliant with the uniform policy.Lifting to 50 pounds, anything over should seek assistanceFrequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motionEmployee will be expected to attend safety training, serve on the facility safety committee and participate in hazard analysis and resolution

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.