Food/Juice Batchmaker

The Company

New Mexico Fresh Foods, LLC is a young, fast-growing social enterprise headquartered in Albuquerque, NM and

is dedicated to growing local food economy by increasing local producer access to food manufacturing

technology and services. NMFF manufactures and distributes Verde Juice and other beverage and ready-to-eat

products. It will also be the first HPP tolling facility in New Mexico, providing shelf-lengthening technology to

food manufacturers across the State. The new 20,000 sf refrigerated facility will be operational in February,

2021. This is a great opportunity to grow with a well-positioned company. The company is majority woman-

owned and operated.

Job Overview

Food Batchmakers set up and operate equipment to produce cold-pressed juice and other ready-to-eat foods.

They are responsible for following correct operating procedures for food safety and product formulation,

monitoring quality all the way through final bottling and case packing of products, and for sanitation of the

equipment and processing area.

This position will report to work in Albuquerque at a new food manufacturing facility, that will open in March

2021 at 5600 Venice Avenue NE. In the meantime, a qualified candidate must be able to commute to Santa Fe for

six weeks of training.

Tasks:

Record production and test data for each product batch.

Follow recipes to produce goods to product specifications.

Set up, operate, tend, break down and sanitize equipment used to manufacture and bottle juice.

Select and measure or weigh ingredients.

Inspect and pack the final product.

Sanitize work environment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Commitment to quality team work

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read, write and speak English; bilingual in Spanish a plus

Flexibility of schedule to work different shifts and/or potential longer shift hours or

overtime as needed

Ability to commute to Santa Fe facility for six weeks of on-the-job training

Skills and experience in or comparable with food service operations

Ability to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping and lifting a minimum of 50pounds

Ability work under special work conditions such as extreme heat or cold.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Prior experience in food manufacturing

● Experience with food safety compliance

● Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principals

● Experience with OSHA

Status: Full Time, Hourly

Compensation: $12.50-$16.00

Benefits: Medical, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays

Working conditions are normal for a plant manufacturing ready-to-eat refrigerated products. Food safety

practices are followed and upheld to the full extent. Work will involve living of raw materials, finished cases of

product or bags of refuse. You will be required to wear face masks, observe hygiene and social distancing

policies and wear safety glasses during sanitation. The work environments is cold and requires standing and

walking during the full shift.

New Mexico Fresh Foods is located in Albuquerque, minutes from the intersection of Tramway and I-25.

Only direct applicants need apply. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We E-Verify. This company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9

information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.