Batch Weigher

Batch Weigher

The Batch Weigher is responsible for assisting production with kettle preparation by pre-weighing ingredients to be used on the processing floor and provide kettles with the necessary amount of ingredients to assure efficiencies. Also, needs to observe all safety rules and ensure quality.  Responsible for ensuring operational compliance to all food safety policies and procedures.

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.   We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.   

Location city, state: Hicksville, NY

Hours: 5:00am– 3:00 pm, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays, hours subject to business needs

Wage: $23.33

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

• Ability to do basic arithmetic and understand weights and measurements.

• Ability to communicate with the cooks about the production plan.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• Check equipment for proper sanitation.

• Complete checklist and reports.

• Add the ingredients to the scheduled kettle.

• Wash kettles between kettle rotations as needed.

• Check all equipment (flexicon, scales) for proper operation.

• Formulate batches to meet the procedure specifications.

• Pre-weigh the ingredients according to schedule.

• Inspect raw materials before using for quality and sanitary specifications.

• Record batch information on the provided forms (lot codes, quality, time, initials).

• Keep all ingredients covered, sealed and identified.

• Prepare workstation for operation and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures, company Policies and regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.

• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.

Internal Candidates: Exempt employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of one year before posting to an open position and hourly employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of six months before posting to an open position, unless business needs require moving beforehand, and current manager approves the internal move. Internal candidates who are on a final written warning and/or performance improvement plan are not eligible to apply for an internal opening.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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