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- Reads and interprets formulas to determine product specifications, processing information, and technical information
- Responsible for recording production and test data for each food product batch, to include: ingredients, lot numbers, temperatures, mixing speeds, and test results
- Monitors and regulates gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, and thermometers to correctly adjust the addition of raw materials, mixing temperatures, mixing speeds, etc. to maintain the quality of the product and ensure safe and efficient operations
- Operates and tends machines to mix or blend a wide variety of food products to include: edible oils, dressings, margarines, spreads, shortenings, cooking cherries, vinegars, cooking wines, etc. for manufacture
- Patrols the work area to detect any leaks, equipment malfunctions, and operating conditions and reporting any deficiencies to the Production Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Examines the product samples during production in order to evaluate necessary in-process testing requirements
- Takes samples of in-process products to provide to the Quality Assurance Laboratory for testing
- Uses testing equipment to test samples of products to ensure they are in compliance with specifications and document results in required logbooks and/or batch records; reporting any deviations in results to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Modifies manufacturing directives, as necessary, with written authorization from the Quality Assurance Department, by adjusting mixing time cycles and/or changes to ingredients
- Responsible for having knowledge of transfer valves, pumps, etc. which transfer bulk products from manufacturing to run tanks
- Cleans and sanitizes all equipment necessary for the manufacturing of food products
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- One to three months related experience and/or training
- Experience operating in a fast paced, ready to eat food facility a plus
- Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship.
2nd SHIFT BATCH MAKER - Hillside, United States - AAK LLC
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AAK FOODSERVICE2nd SHIFT BATCH MAKER -Hillside, NJ
AAK has been Making Better Happen for 150 years.
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Great opportunity to join our Leadership Team at our Hillside, NJ US Headquarters
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen within the ever-expanding foodservice segment. AAK Foodservice is a global manufacturer with a regional focus, offering a broad portfolio ranging from sauces, dressings, mayonnaise and margarine to specialty fats and oils for a wide variety of cooking applications and food styles. Our complete foodservice portfolio uses only the finest ingredients and adheres to the highest quality standards, offering plant-based products and sustainable options.
We are currently seeking to hire a 2nd Shift Batch Maker for our food manufacturing facility in Hillside, NJ.
The Batch Maker will be responsible for the manufacturing of bulk food products to be filled and packed as required by the daily production schedule. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and AAK Foodservices procedures and policies.
2nd Shift is worked Mon – Fri 4 pm-3:00 am.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
AAK Foodservice promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status and any class of discrimination under state and federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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