KITTER

Job Description

Position Overview/Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Kitter is responsible for gathering, verifying, and staging all required ingredients and

packaging materials according to assigned blend formulas. This role ensures accuracy and quality by following specific

recipes and procedures to select, weigh, and organize raw materials, oils, and flavors for production or packaging. The

Kitter monitors scaling equipment, verifies lot codes and product descriptions, and evaluates raw materials for quality,

including appearance and odor. In addition, the Kitter completes and maintains all required production documentation,

cross-checks ingredients for accuracy, and ensures proper labeling and tagging of staged batches in accordance with

batch specifications. The role requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards,

and applicable regulations. The Kitter is also responsible for returning unused materials to stock (RTS) and maintaining

organized staging areas. This position works primarily independently, while occasionally collaborating within a team

environment to support the start of the production process and ensure compliance with company procedures and quality

standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety procedures and perform work in the safest manner possible at all times.

• Comply with all GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitting area at all times.

• Cross-train to support other production lines and work collaboratively with leads, operators, and supervisors.

• Review daily blending schedules and obtain production record documentation from the supervisor.

• Inspect kitting equipment prior to use to ensure safe and proper operation.

• Clean and sanitize kitting tools and equipment according to established procedures.

• Confirm equipment readiness with Quality Control before beginning operations.

• Continuously build, stage, label, scan, and move bulk raw ingredients in preparation for blending.

• Follow detailed production records, kitting instructions, and safety guidelines for all formulas.

• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients to ensure correct ratios and product consistency.

• Monitor equipment during operation to ensure proper performance and report any issues.

• Perform routine quality checks during the kitting process to ensure materials meet required specifications.

• Follow all production procedures and complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions or hazards to management.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Wash and sanitize equipment as required for each formula or work order.

• Safely weigh and