Batch Operator

Baldwin Richardson Foods • Pennsauken Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 located at our Pennsauken, NJ facility.

The Process Operator I is vital to the success of our production function. A successful individual will have skills preparing products and batches per the batch cards, per customer specifications, and assures quality checks are performed and recorded.

Our Production Team follows a 2-2-3 shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance. Shift hours for this role are 5:45am - 6:00pm.

Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule:
Week 1: Work Monday, Tuesday - Off Wednesday, Thursday - Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday - Work Wednesday, Thursday - Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to apply basic computer and communication skills, math functions, and reasoning.
• Ability to use basic hand tools (knife, pumps, and scales).
• Previous experience as a machine operator.
• Lock Out/Tag Out Trained.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather, skid resistant work shoes/boots.
• Ability to apply basic computer and communication skills, math functions and reasoning.
• Ability to use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales Telnet scanners, various hand tolls, as required for position/product testing).
• A continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Motivated to do your best work each day.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend and give directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.
• Constant exposure to extreme loud noises; high places and near moving mechanical parts; standing and moving by foot; extreme hot/cold (non-weather) environment.
• Frequent lifting/carrying <50 pounds, reaching and use of fingers.
• Constant work near moving parts/conveyors.
• Frequent reaching/pulling/bending/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending.
• Occasional lifting >50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is setup and functioning;
• Follow batch cards for all products verifying item codes, lot numbers, weights and descriptions;
• Responsible for preparing batches per batch card (kettles, breddos, brix, acid, and PH levels) per batch card;
• Assist with reports for ingredient lot numbers;
• Remove any product not required for current batch run;
• Participate in CIPs as needed;
• Ensure kitchen and all utensils are clean and ready for use;
• Understand written production orders;
• Report an accurate and current inventory to personnel with authority to initiate action;
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Benefits

• At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED