1st Shift Batcher/Mixer *DIRECT HIRE ASAP*
Rapidly growing and expanding organization with a great opportunity to grow in your career!
New Berlin, WI 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company and develop your career?
At Fortress Nutrition, we are a contract manufacturer taking over the RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage manufacturing industry! From energy drinks to sparkling teas, hard seltzers to cocktails in a can, we make products for some of the most up and coming beverage companies on the market! We are seeking hardworking individuals who want to be productive members of a team, sharing passion and pride for producing high quality, safe and delicious products that go straight to the store shelves!


What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
  • $20.00-$23.00 per hour (based on experience) 
  • Sign On Bonus ($1,000!)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance – (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
  • Referral Bonuses - uncapped!
  • AND more!

What Your Schedule Will Look Like:
  • Standard Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
  • Flexibility to work overtime is required

Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team and under the supervision of the Beverage Operations Manager, the Batcher/Mixer will operate equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to client specifications. The Batcher will also cross-train as a Line Operator to operate the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce and package products while working on a team.


What You'll Do:
  • Obtain ingredients from ingredient coolers and raw materials warehouse
  • Pre-weigh ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket)
  • Load raw ingredients into the VST according to the MMR
  • Mix ingredients to produce syrup for operations
  • CIP sugar, syrup and mixing tanks
  • Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
  • Complete batching sheets (MMR) with attention-to-detail, accuracy, and following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
  • Return partial and unused ingredients to ingredient coolers; reconcile partials to ensure accuracy of ingredient inventory
  • Ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements; Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to Beverage Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
  • Communicate effectively and timely any modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate and irregularities to Beverage Operations Manager
  • Set-up, operate and maintain all packaging equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
  • Troubleshoot issues as they arise on canning related machinery, including the filler, seamer and packing
  • Document all canning line and repack QA checks to ensure statistical accuracy
  • Notify maintenance technicians of equipment and other mechanical issues and necessary repairs as they arise; report all other issues to the Beverage Manufacturing Manager immediately
  • Perform physical inventory of packaging materials; report replenishment needs to the Beverage Manufacturing Manager immediately
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
  • Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all standards
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Must possess basic math and conversion skills (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
  • 1+ year experience in a batcher/mixer role working with liquids is strongly desired
  • 1+ year experience in food/beverage or manufacturing environment is strongly desired
  • Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility preferred
  • Previous machine operating experience 
  • Basic mechanical knowledge to understand and operate production line equipment desired
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak English
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com!

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

Special Notes/Instructions
Applicants can apply using the CircaWorks.com online application, or email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com!
Contact Information
careers@fortressllc.com
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
6:00am-2:30pm
Salary and Benefits
$20-$23 per hour BOE
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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