Batch Processor (Food Manufacturing) at Baldwin Richardson Foods

Corona, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Batch Processing, Equipment Setup, Quality Control, Analytical Skills, Communication, Mathematical Skills, Team Collaboration, Good Manufacturing Practices, Forklift Operation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

WHO WE ARE Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is in our Corona, CA location. WHAT WE NEED The Processor role sets up equipment for processing and will batch raw ingredients in accordance with cook cards and written batch instructions. This role works across many departments and functions, and therefore, will gain a broad understanding of the BRF production processes. * This role is on the 2nd Shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm - with a $.75/hour shift differential. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Sets up equipment for start-up and shutdown of processing operations in accordance with product specifications and standard operating procedures. * Verifies materials and batches raw ingredients into processing equipment in accordance with Cook Cards and written batch instructions. * Handles ingredients in a manner to maintain Food Safety standards. * Halts process and notify QA and Supervision in the event of any observed foreign materials, out-of-specification product, process failures, or any Food Safety or Quality concerns. * Checks product to ensure quality specifications are maintained using analytical equipment as designated by the Cook Cards. * Observes work conditions, monitors tanks & pump conditions, and generates work orders for equipment or Process area repairs. * Communicates ongoing equipment, material, or quality concerns to incoming teams. * Monitors and documents critical control points, ingredient lot numbers, real-time recording of events, and ensure proper operation of temperature recording charts. * Completes all required batch paperwork accurately. * Following the EUP for unloading materials, enters receipts and analytical data from bulk testing and ensures all materials are loaded into the correct tanks by double checking all paperwork and verifying the accurate use of the inbound hookups. * Works with production planning team, the production team, and the inventory control team on a regular basis to order, schedule and reschedule bulk materials to ensure their availability in order to accommodate the production schedule and equipment CIPS. * Provides backup to the other Production teams. * Be aware of UV’s & Filters, change filters as required, and bring any issues to maintenance attention. * Always keeps the outdoor areas and bulk areas clean and audit ready as evidenced by plant quality ≥95% GMP audit results. * Effective communications to the maintenance team any issues that are observed. * Follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices including wearing personal protective equipment. * Adheres to all safety requirements. * Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language. * Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs qualification. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) - required. * Minimum of 6 months previous work experience or equivalent education - required. * Forklift License - preferred. * Math ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. * Must be able to stand for full shift, which is minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours. * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, at times without aid. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), heat, and moderate level of noise. Ear protection is provided but not required. At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!

Responsibilities

The Processor sets up equipment for processing and batches raw ingredients according to cook cards and written instructions. This role involves monitoring production processes and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.