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Clemens Food Group

Swine Production Breeding Lead

Lynn, IN

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

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A Food Testing job involves analyzing food products for safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. Professionals in this field conduct laboratory tests to detect contaminants, verify ingredient composition, and ensure products meet labeling requirements. They may work in food manufacturing, government agencies, or independent laboratories. This role helps ensure that food is safe for consumption and meets industry regulations.

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A Food Testing professional's daily responsibilities usually include preparing and analyzing food samples, conducting chemical, microbiological, or sensory tests, and accurately documenting results. They frequently use specialized laboratory instruments and follow strict protocols to ensure consistency and quality. Collaboration with quality assurance teams and reporting findings to supervisors or regulatory authorities are also common tasks. This role is crucial for helping companies maintain product safety and comply with food industry regulations.

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1st Shift: Batching Technician - Food/Beverage Manufacturing

Circle Beverage

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Batching Technician - 1st Shift
Department: Batching
Reports to: Batching Manager
Circle Beverage manufactures products that help people to find balance & feel good, one drink at a time. Our mission is to provide enriching careers for our people, to uplift our partners, and to benefit society through our products and services. At Circle we live & breathe by our core values, which can be viewed here.
Team Circle is collaborative and we push each other to achieve excellence. We help each other. We work toward the same goals whether they are small or large, short-term or long-term, and we cross the finish line together. Our team is energetic and eager to come to work every day. We love the work we do because we know we are making the world a better place. We welcome everyone. We are kind to one another. We meet frequently. We have monthly town halls and other company social events. We do this to stay connected, focused, and have fun together. We are committed to creating an enjoyable, fulfilling workplace.
The 1st Shift Batching Technician will play a key role in Circle's formulation, batching and product testing. The position is open & available for immediate hire and is a full-time (40 hrs/wk), Monday-Friday, position that is based at Circle's manufacturing headquarters (no remote work option).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Implementing the blending production plan by pulling the correct quantities of full bags, jugs, barrels, and boxes of ingredients according to the production schedule.
  • Stage and prepare ingredients for efficient mixing operations. Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity,, aroma, bouquet, or color.
  • Monitor gauges, pressures, temperatures, and time during the mixture of raw materials according to written formulas.
  • Partner with the QA/Lab to maintain product specs and ensure food quality
  • Clean and disinfect mixing utensils, tools, buckets, and general work areas
  • Complete batch documentation with accuracy and legibility.
  • Working alongside & coaching the production team to ensure compliance with SOPs.
  • Batch Testing: pH, Brix, TA, sensory testing.
  • Maintain general work area cleanliness and organization.
  • Experience working with Caustics, Acids, and Sanitizers used in a food manufacturing Sanitation Program.
  • Strong working knowledge of Tanks, Blending Equipment, Pumps(PDP, Centrifugal, Diaphragm) as well as CIP's.
  • Experience working with CO2 and Nitrogen gasses.
  • Strong understanding of water composition and Reverse Osmosis creation.
  • Obsessive attention to detail.
  • Glycol chiller operations and monitoring.
WHAT EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • Eligible to work in the USA
  • Ability to physically lift up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Experience working in a food or beverage production environment is preferred
  • Experience in HACCP and SQF Food Safety Systems. Preferred, but not required: you are certified in HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF Practitioner
  • Proven track record of your dedication to making safety and quality a top priority and working collaboratively in a team environment
  • Displayed reliability and work ethic through previous professional, education and/or personal experience
  • Enhanced attention to detail
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN IN THIS POSITION:
  • Open access to leadership and regular business updates.
  • The opportunity to expand your role & responsibilities over time.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Company-sponsored benefit package, including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401k Match, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A progressive paid-time-off policy
  • Elective benefits including 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, and others
  • A casual dress code
  • Performance bonus opportunities

At Circle, we strive to promote Transparency and Accessibility. We encourage everyone on the team to speak up, ask questions, innovate and collaborate. Come join Team Circle today!

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