Night Shift Batcher​/Sanitation; Liquids ; On Call​/Adjustable Hrs

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a full-time Batcher/Sanitation Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line on an on-call/flexible hour basis.

The right candidate will have previous experience in liquid blending/batching (preferably in the food and beverage industry),
will be able to flex hours to fit batching needs within the week
, and must be able to be accountable to the company's need for overtime & weekend work as required. Hours >50 per week and weekend work is paid at double pay.

Night Shift (4:00pm-4:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed

Flexible/Adjustable Hours - 4:00pm-4:30am; OT and Weekends (may be mandatory based on production schedule)

Schedule will be provided a week in advance, and start/stop time will vary during the week between 4:00pm-4:30am.

Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Batcher/Sanitation Operator is a dual role
. The primary responsibilities will be working as a Batcher
, pre-weighing, mixing, and blending raw materials to create beverage products following the client recipe. When batching is complete or not needed, you will maintain a clean and sanitary production environment by performing regular sanitation duties on the batching/filler equipment, supporting food safety standards, and complying with all company and regular requirements.

• Obtain, pre-weigh, load and mix raw ingredients for each batch following the MMR (batch ticket) by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to ensure resulting mixture meets specified consistencies and requirements
• Pull water samples from mixing and syrup tanks for testing of pH levels
• Report any urgent quality, food safety incidents, or deviations immediately to the Operations Manager or Quality team for investigation and resolution
• Set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all high-speed canning line equipment, including packaging, filler, seamer, and shrink wrapper to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
• Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, tanks, lines, and production areas according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment safely and correctly
• Handle and mix cleaning chemicals according to safety data sheets (SDS) and company procedures
• Document sanitation activities accurately and completely
• Assist with pre- and post-production cleaning, including floors, drains, walls, and tools
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Notify maintenance of any equipment/mechanical issues and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delays
• Perform physical inventory of sanitation materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely manner
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years' experience in a batcher/mixer/blender role (liquid batching strongly desired)
• Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
• Comfortable working with chemicals, in wet environments, and around moving machinery
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills to ensure recipes are completed according to client MMRs in appropriate order with no deviation
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based on production/business needs

• Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs
• Previous machine…