Batching Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include monitoring the day-to-day shift operations in the Batching production area while ensuring that quality and safety standards are adhered to in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the neutral malt base processing systems.
• Carry out multitasking functions to meet the daily and weekly Batching volume requirements to support the Batch/Blending Department’s throughputs.
• Perform work assignments as written in the standard operating procedure for that process or piece of equipment. 
• Inform Team Lead or Supervisor if a process or equipment is not performing normally or the product does not meet the required specification.
• Communicate with the Batching, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance as needed.
• Inform the Team Lead or Supervisor when the on-hand raw materials do not meet adequate inventory. 
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned work area in accordance with the collateral duties list. 
• Participate in sensory analysis of product.
• All other duties as assigned by the Batching Supervisor or Team leader.
• Ensure compliance with Internal, Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and TTB.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY 
• Be able to read and follow instructions. 
• Be able to do basic math calculations accurately.
• Communicate with shift maintenance when equipment fails or does not perform normally. 
• Be a qualified forklift operator. 
• Be able to complete any required paperwork accurately.

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Batching Operator.  It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function, nor is it intended to describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma.  Associate degree and/or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical, hands-on work in a production facility; beverage/food production experience preferred.
• Possess excellent communication, planning, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Have good attendance
• Work weekends, all shifts, and overtime as required
• Demonstrate good judgment, common sense, and flexibility.

COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail

Communication

Initiative

Policies, Process, and Procedures

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision requirements in close vision and the ability to adjust focus.