ILLES Foods Job Description 

Job Title: Liquid Production Batcher (2nd Shift)

Reports To: Liquid Production Supervisor  

FLSA: Permanent, Full Time, Non-Exempt 

Hours: 2 PM - 1AM Monday-Thursday

About Us:   
Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutions—from beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasonings—ILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains, manufacturers, and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise, creativity, and speed to market, combined with a laser focus on customer experience, make us a key partner in product development.  As a family-owned, woman-run business, our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity, maintaining intentional curiosity, and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods, we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners, internal and external. 

Job Summary: 
The Successful candidate is responsible for operating all tanks and kettles used in production, in accordance with process and quality standards to meet production schedules assigned. In average this operator should complete efficiently at least 2 batches during the shift. This operator can also run at least 1 packaging/filling machine or the heat exchanger. They will perform production activities and operate production tanks and kettles in accordance with BRC requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), as well as all Illes SOP’s, Safety and Quality standards and time sequences. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Check raw materials, containers and label information against batch sheet for RM Number.  

• Add materials in sequence per batch instruction. Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.  

• Controls blend time per batch instruction.  

• Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.  

• Report equipment malfunctions to team leaders, supervisor or maintenance staff  

• Observe work and monitor Human machine interface (HMI), and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.  

• Coordinate sample collection with QA with necessary information for testing.  

• Accurately fill containers to specified label weight or volume.  

• Safely operate production processing, and powered industrial equipment.  

• Load materials and products into package.  

• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.  

• Stack finished containers on pallets per specifications.  

• Accurately punch in make and fill times on the batch sheet using RiteTime. 

• Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools in accordance with health and safety standards  

• Check screens and magnets after filling and document information on batch sheet.  

• Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.  

• Move raw materials to production tanks and move finished goods to warehouse.  

• Able to complete minimum of 2.5 batches per 8-hour shift. 

• Maintain appropriate and professional written and verbal communication. 

• Ensure that food safety, legality, integrity and quality standards are maintained at all times. 

• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management. 

• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position for scheduled shifts 

Required Key Skills and Qualifications: 

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

• Adherence to policy, procedure and attendance requirements · Certified forklift driver.  

• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.  

• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.  

• Flexibility - Able to handle pressure and change  

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.  

• Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems. · Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.  

• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems  

• Operation Monitoring — Watching HMI screens, gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.  

• Read, speak, and write fluent English 

Experience & Education: 
High School or Equivalent or the ability to obtain same within specified time. 0-2 years product blending preferred. Food Industry experience. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: 

• Lifting: Ability to continuously lift weights up to 55 lbs. vertically. 

• Carrying: Ability to continuously carry up to 55 lbs. to distances up to 70 in. 

• Push-Pull: Able to transfer up to 100 lbs. on a sled up to distances of 45 ft (no repetitions.  

• Repetitive Coupling: Ability to continuously squeeze Jamer hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 10 lbs. 

• Climbing: Ability to continuously ascend and descend a step with a height of 8 in. 

• Temperatures: Varies from 55 to 110 degrees 

What We Offer: 
We are a core-value driven, inclusive team that values innovation, growth, and impact. We offer career development, mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate match, HSA, EAP, life, disability, and more!  

Disclaimer: 
The job description provides a general overview of the work, not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform additional duties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is "at-will," meaning it can be terminated at any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (M/F/D/V)