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.