Food Batchmakers
Batching Operator, Blender, Mixer, Mixer Operator
What they do:
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
On the job, you would:
- Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
- Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.
- Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- food production
- manufacture and distribution of products
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Plex Systems Plex Manufacturing Cloud
Inventory management software
- Edible Software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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