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2nd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, New Berlin
16595 West Stratton Drive (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 2nd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator 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. Work Schedule: Training Hours: 2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm - Monday-Friday (not eligible for OT until trained, once trained OT and weekends are mandatory based on production schedule) Standard Hours: 2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm (12:30am) Monday-Friday; OT and Weekends (mandatory based on production schedule) Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Liquid Batcher 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 Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!! 2nd Shift Liquid Batcher Operator: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience + $1.00 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 careers@fortressllc.com Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.