Batcher 2nd at OWS Foods - Head Country Inc

Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ingredient Mixing, Recipe Following, Equipment Cleaning, pH Testing, Brix Testing, Data Recording, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, Calibration Procedures, Material Handling, Temperature Control, CIP Procedures, Batch Production, Quality Control, Physical Endurance, Computer Skills

Industry

Food Production

Description

Description The Batcher position obtains and mixes all ingredients per provided recipe to match a batch of BBQ sauce. The Cook also performs tests on all batches prior to pumping the product to the holding tank. The Cook also CIPs equipment as often as necessary. This position is required to participate in the end of shift sanitation process, which involves intensive cleaning of our production floor and machinery. 2nd Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am - Monday thru Friday Essential Functions of the Position: Set up batch deck and perform calibration procedures on pH probe & temp probe (Record tests) Gather all necessary materials for the batch and allocate for use within PLEX system Heat water to predetermined temperature, rinse and/or CIP as needed Acquire necessary ingredients as outlined in recipe, enter/split items in Plex Record usage of materials in Plex Mix ingredients per procedures Heat mixed sauce to predetermined temperature Perform tests on product for Brix & pH (Record results) Perform consistometer and organoleptic tests (Record results) Verify transfer route of product to correct holding tank Record all lot #s and batch temps on check sheet. Perform intensive pre and post production cleaning (QMR1.4) Adheres to plant Good Manufacturing Practices and supports food safety objectives Requirements Minimum: Ability to read and write Ability to follow written instructions Ability to use various test instruments Ability to understand test results and record findings Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly during an 8 hour shift Ability to measure defined quantities of ingredients Preferred: High School Diploma/GED 3+ years in a food manufacturing plant Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite and Google products Physical Demands: Ability to stand constantly Walk Frequently Handle materials occasionally Reach outward frequently Reach above shoulder occasionally Squat or kneel occasionally Bend occasionally WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in multiple climates and work environments. Proper safety equipment will be provided, but the employee may be required to work in, but not limited to, these conditions: dirt, heat, freezer, smoke/steam, noise, vibration, grease/oil, fumes, dust/shavings, and wet environments; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.

Responsibilities

The Batcher is responsible for obtaining and mixing ingredients according to recipes to produce BBQ sauce. This includes performing tests on batches, cleaning equipment, and participating in sanitation processes.