Day Shift Batcher (Liquids) 4:00am-4:30pm (On Call/Adjustable Hours)

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$22-$25+ - DOUBLE PAY for all hours >50 per week and WEEKEND overtime work!!!!
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Oct 21, 2025
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a full-time Batcher/Line Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line team on an on-call/flexible hour basis. 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. Work Schedule: Training Hours: 1st Shift (4:00am-12:30pm/2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and Weekends (may be mandatory based on production schedule) Standard Hours: Flexible/Adjustable Hours - 4:00am-4:30pm; 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 4:00am-4:30pm THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION, WORKING 40+ HOURS PER WEEK Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Batcher/Canning Line 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 work on the canning line with a team to operate high-speed equipment to create, produce, and package products to completion. What You'll Do: 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 What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications: 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 Physical Requirements: 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 Compensation Package: $22.00-$25+.00 per hour Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >50 Per Week! Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Paid Holidays 401K with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance for You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D Cell Phone Reimbursement $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped! AND more! To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com. Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.