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Batch Mixer
- Richmond, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Batch Mixer Responsibilities
- Read production formulas and accurately weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients and work-in-progress materials for production.
- Feed specified quantities of ingredients and materials into hoppers, mixers, and processing equipment according to production and quality standards.
- Operate automatic and manual food processing and refining equipment, including completing equipment set-up, start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns.
- Monitor and adjust processing parameters, including temperature, moisture, equipment settings, flow rates, and roller clearances to ensure product specifications are achieved.
- Perform product quality checks by examining consistency, texture, colour, and other quality factors, and collect samples for quality analysis.
- Operate PLC-controlled equipment to transfer finished or work-in-progress products to storage tanks and designated production areas.
- Troubleshoot equipment and production issues, making adjustments where appropriate and escalating concerns to supervisors as required.
- Accurately complete production documentation, labels, quality records, and other required reporting.
- Follow GMP, food safety, quality, health and safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
- Move ingredients, barrels, containers, and skids throughout the production area using appropriate material-handling equipment
- Previous experience as a Batch Maker, Process Operator, Mixing Operator or similar role within food manufacturing.
- Experience weighing and measuring ingredients and following production formulas, recipes, batch sheets, or work instructions.
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety, quality, and health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating and adjusting automated and/or manual processing equipment; PLC experience is considered an asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to monitor equipment, troubleshoot basic issues, and complete production changeovers.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Comfortable working in varying production conditions, including hot, cold, humid, wet, and dusty environments.
- Able to regularly lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
- Flexibility to work rotating day, afternoon, and night shifts.
- Location: Richmond British Columbia.
- Shift - monthly rotation Days 6:30am - 3pm Afternoons 2:30pm - 11pm Nights 10:30pm - 7am
- Employment Type: Temporary role until the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and weigh ingredients according to production formulas, operate and adjust food processing equipment, and monitor product quality and process parameters. Troubleshoot production issues, complete required production and quality records, follow safety and food-quality procedures, and move materials around the production area.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing as a batch maker, process operator, mixing operator, or in a similar role, with knowledge of GMP, food safety, and production formulas. They should be able to operate and troubleshoot processing equipment, document work accurately, lift up to 25 kg, work in varied production conditions, and rotate across day, afternoon, and night shifts.
Skills
- Ingredient Weighing And Measuring
- Following Production Formulas
- Food Processing Equipment Operation
- PLC-Controlled Equipment
- Equipment Setup And Changeovers
- Process Monitoring And Adjustment
- Quality Inspection And Sampling
- Troubleshooting
- Production Documentation
- GMP Compliance
- Food Safety
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Material Handling
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
- Written And Verbal Communication
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- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
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- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Batch Mixing
- Food Manufacturing
- Production Formulas
- Ingredient Weighing
- Batch Sheets
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Food Safety
- Quality Standards
- Food Processing Equipment
- Automatic And Manual Equipment
- PLC-Controlled Equipment
- Equipment Setup
- Production Changeovers
- Process Parameters
- Temperature Control
- Moisture Control
- Flow Rates
- Roller Clearances
- Product Sampling
- Quality Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Production Documentation
- Material Handling
- Health And Safety
- Environmental Procedures
- Rotating Shifts