Batch Operator

Position: BATCH OPERATOR
Tampico Bottling Company, a growing company with corporate offices in Chicago, has an immediate opportunity for Batch Operator

ABOUT US:
Bottling Irresistible - Discover Flavors of Fun!

Here at Tampico Bottling, we are constantly striving to create moments of joy for our consumers through our products and an awesome culture for our employees! Besides working with one of the top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality products at the best value.

Our dedicated and inquisitive team is behind everything we do, we are always improving. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits such as vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, ESOP, and the option to participate in the company's 401K plan. We can only imagine what the future holds, but we know it will be irresistible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Batch Operator is responsible for operating the liquid batching equipment and produces batches according to the production schedule. The Batch Operator must ensure all quality, physical safety and food safety standards are adhered to and must follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while performing their duties. This position is also responsible for the cleaning/sanitation of their work area. Batching operators also have the responsibility to monitor and maintain reporting for the Critical Contact Point's and daily Quality (QA) documentation of the process.

This position reports to the Quality Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform manual tasks to make batches for production.

• Manually handle, weigh, and add ingredients based on batch specification.

• Properly complete official documents required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• Perform all required inventory transactions for material usage, tracking and process tracking,

• Assist with ingredient cycle counts as required and full system inventories.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work areas and perform other housekeeping/sanitation tasks as assigned.

• Perform required preventive maintenance and minor repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience in equipment operations, preferably at a food and beverage manufacturing plant; must have experience driving a forklift.

• High School Diploma or GED Required.

• Ability to work overtime and flexible with scheduled work hours, punctual with good attendance, and self-driven.

• Principles of food hygiene and food safety as defined and described on 21 CFR
- Part 117, including the importance of employee health and personal hygiene, as appropriate to the assigned duties.

• Good documentation practices and must be able to accurately fill out QA forms or logs.

• Beginner proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Able to stand or sit for prolonged hours, lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, and work in a hot, humid, noisy, and dusty manufacturing environment.

• Must reside in Palestine, TX, or surrounding areas.

NOTE:
Relocation is not provided for this position. No phone calls please.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions may evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

Tampico Beverages, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.