What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Batching Technician position at Circle Beverage?
OVernight Batching Technician
Circle Beverage manufactures beverage products that help people find balance & feel good, one drink at a time. Our mission is to provide enriching careers for our people, to uplift our partners, and to benefit society through our products and services.
Team Circle is collaborative and we push each other to achieve excellence. We help each other. We work toward the same goals whether they are small or large, short term or long term, and we cross the finish line together. Our team is energetic and eager to come to work everyday. We love the work we do because we know we are making the world a better place. We welcome everyone. We are kind to one another. We meet frequently. We have monthly town halls and other company social events. We do this to stay connected, focused, and have fun together. We are committed to creating an enjoyable, fulfilling workplace.
Batching Technicians will play a key role in Circle’s formulation, batching and product testing. The position is open & available for immediate hire and is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) that is based at Circle's manufacturing headquarters (no remote work option).
Key Responsibilities:
Implementing the blending production plan by pulling correct quantities of full bags and boxes of ingredients according to the production schedule.
Stage and prepare ingredients for efficient mixing operations. Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
Monitor gauges, temperatures, and time during the mixture of raw materials according to written formulas.
Partner with the QA/Lab to maintain product specs and ensure food quality
Clean and disinfect mixing utensils, tools, buckets, and general work areas
Complete batch documentation with accuracy and legibility.
Working alongside & coaching the production team to ensure compliance with SOPs.
Batch Testing: pH, Brix, TA, sensory testing.
Batch Record creation, review, and filing.
Production printer setup, changes, and print verification.
Oversee Retainer Sample Library.
Inbound Ingredient Document Control: COA, SDS, etc.
Production related chemical usage and inventory
EMP Swabbing
3rd Party sample capture, preparation, and delivery to 3rd party lab
Manage equipment calibration program
Help lead corrective action investigation and logging
What experience are we looking for?
Eligible to work in the USA
Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred
Experience in HACCP and SQF Food Safety Systems. Preferred, but not required: you are certified in HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF Practitioner
Proven track record of your dedication to making safety and quality a top priority and working collaboratively in a team environment
What You’ll Gain in this position:
Knowledge of SQF quality systems in the beverage industry
Open access to leadership and regular business updates
Benchmarking with other manufacturers in the food & beverage space
The opportunity to expand your role & responsibilities over time
Benefits at Circle:
Company Sponsored benefit package, including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401k Match, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A progressive paid-time-off policy
Elective benefits including 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, and others
A casual dress code
Performance bonus opportunities
At Circle, we strive to promote Transparency and Accessibility. We encourage everyone on the team to speak up, ask questions, innovate and collaborate. Come join Team Circle today!