3rd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator

Job Summary

Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Liquid Batcher is adual 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 work on the canning line with a team to operate high-speed equipment to create, produce, and package products to completion.

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 3rd Shift Liquid Batcher to work on our Beverage Canning Line team. The right candidate will have previous experience in liquid batching/blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers.

Must be able to be accountable to the Company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.

1st Shift – Monday-Friday; 4:00am-12:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs

3rd Shift – Monday-Friday; 10:00pm-6:30am (8:30am), over-time and weekends required per production needs

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess basic math and conversion skills through prior experience in a batching role (ex. Kilos to pounds, gallons to pounds, etc.)
• 2+ years’ experience in a batcher/mixer role (liquid batching preferred)
• 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 operating experience

• 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

3rd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience + $2.00 shift premium

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus –Uncapped!
• …and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to

Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.