Compounder

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Handles ingredients and prepares product for bottling by mixing ingredients according to Q.C. procedures. Supplies the production line with the batched product in a timely manner, and helps to attain maximum product recovery.

* Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP’s, HAACP, and Allergens as well as other regulations as required. * Transports required ingredients and pre-weighs/measures all ingredients. * Batching multiple batches at once using multiple tanks, scales, blenders, suction pumps, centrifugal/PD pumps, touch screens, and manual meters. * Follows instructions on batching sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts correctly. * Completes all required documentation for batching/cleaning/pasteurizing operations as required. * Obtains batch tank/bulk tanker samples to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batch adjustments necessary to bring product into specification. * Must be able to operate a forklift. * Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications. * Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies. * Hooks up hoses, pumps and lines for bulk concentrate, sugar or juice and transfers to/from the proper silo storage tank. * Receive and unload bulk tankers of ingredients as needed. * Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to outside storage area and trailers. * Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area through the shift. * Completes sanitation and line CIP as required. * Responsible for CIP sanitation of all batching lines, tanks and equipment. * Adheres to company policies and safety requirements as defined. * Reports all non-compliance, product protection and food safety issues to management when encountered. * Represents the company in a positive manner at all times. * Must be able to efficiently run the pasteurization system for all production lines as needed. * Other duties as assigned by management. * In the event of the pasteurizer or batcher’s absence back-up will be accomplished through overtime by a compounder/pasteurizer from the oncoming and off-going shifts.

* High School diploma and/or GED. 1 year + Batching/blending experience. * Able to read, write and speak English. * Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and an attitude to excel are a must. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization. * Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. * Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. * Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.