Batch Operator

Job Title: Batch Operator

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (Temporary Assignment) | $21.00–$22.50 per hour upon successful hire with client
Start Date: Beginning of August

Position Overview

Legacy Staffing is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Batch Operator on behalf of a manufacturing client. This position plays a critical role in the production process by blending, processing, and preparing product batches according to established formulas and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have previous batching experience in a manufacturing or bottling environment and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is a rotating shift position, with new hires likely starting on 1st shift before transitioning into rotation schedules as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Batch Production & Processing

• Weigh and measure raw materials according to batch formulas and production records.
• Prepare and stage materials for blending, processing, and packaging operations.
• Operate blending, mixing, brewing, and processing equipment.
• Monitor temperatures, humidity levels, cycle times, and processing parameters to ensure product quality.
• Ensure consistency and quality of finished batches according to specifications.

Equipment Operation & Sanitation

• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain mixing, brewing, and drying equipment.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems and ensure correct setup of chemical circuits and tanks.
• Run automatic and manual CIP cycles for tanks, pipelines, valves, heat exchangers, and filling equipment.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Perform in-process quality checks, including visual inspections and product verification.
• Maintain accurate batch records, production logs, lot numbers, and quality documentation.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, or production deviations.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with production, packaging, and quality teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communicate delays, material shortages, and operational concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of batching experience in a manufacturing and/or bottling environment.
• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer product manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift experience required; ability to become company certified.
• Ability to follow SOPs, GMPs, and workplace safety requirements.
• Basic math and computer skills for production tracking and inventory management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift, often for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, wet, and manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, hot liquids, humidity, and production noise.
• Rotating shifts required; initial assignment will likely begin on first shift.
• Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Required PPE

• Steel-toed or composite-toe safety shoes required.
• Hard hat required while working in designated production areas.

If you're an experienced manufacturing professional looking to join a fast-paced production environment with long-term career potential, we encourage you to apply. Legacy Staffing is proud to connect skilled workers with rewarding opportunities across the manufacturing sector.