Batch Blending Operator

Arcadia Beverage Co. seeks a Batch Blending Operator to prepare and blend beverage formulations for hot- and cold-fill production. You will follow batch sheets, weigh and stage ingredients, operate mixing and transfer equipment, and ensure blends meet quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include performing in-process checks, adjusting batches per lab feedback, completing production records, and supporting sanitation and CIP. You'll work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams in a safety-first, fast-paced environment focused on reliability, continuous improvement, and serving national beverage brands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and blend beverage batches according to batch sheets and formulations
• Weigh, stage, and verify ingredients and materials for each production run
• Operate mixing, pumping, and transfer equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform in-process quality checks and adjust batches per lab or QA feedback
• Document batch data, lot numbers, and production results accurately
• Follow GMP, food safety, and plant safety procedures at all times
• Support sanitation, CIP, and equipment changeovers between runs
• Communicate with production, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues
• Monitor equipment for basic mechanical issues and report or assist with troubleshooting
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives on the production floor

Required Skills

• Batch mixing and blending
• Reading and following batch sheets
• Industrial food or beverage processing
• Forklift or pallet jack operation
• Use of scales and metering equipment
• CIP and sanitation procedures
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Quality and lab sampling procedures
• Food safety and GMP compliance
• Production documentation and ERP entry