Pre-weigh Operator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to FDA and other regulatory guidelines on raw materials, mixtures and end result product.

• Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight as required.

• Weighs partial ingredients (scoops and dumps) and records weights and lot numbers on manufacturing orders. Partial ingredient information is written on outside of partial containers that includes description, lot number, date, etc.

• Prints out the weight of ingredients weighed, (up to 150lbs), verifies the correct weight and attaches the print out to the ingredient.

• Reads manufacturing order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh.

• Assesses material requirements for orders to determine if everything needed is available to make the mixes. Plan stock rotation to be sure first in, first out methodology.

• Calculates number of full containers, sacks, cartons, drums, etc., and partial weight containers that must be weighted out for all ingredients to cover mix requirements.

• Records weights of materials used for production records, or maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand.

• Prepares labels as required by manufacturing orders.

• Re-weighs remaining ingredient containers and records new weight, lot number, and date on outside before sealing and replacing into storage.

• Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas.

• Stages full and partial containers on pallets for each manufacturing order.

• Maintains organized and clutter-free partial ingredient storage area.

• Maintains accurate paper records of the quantities of ingredients used.

• Ensures and maintains a clean Pre-Weigh room per requirements.

• Ensures that all bag waste is disposed of or recycled as required.

• Performs all duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP requirements.

• Observe all safety, cGMP, PPE, and quality procedures while completing required tasks.

• May act as a back-up to the Batching Operator or Materials Handler.

• Responsible for maintaining food safety, employee safety, quality standards and Customer specifications.

• Report any food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 1 year job related experience in measuring and weighing materials.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates and ratios and document data.

• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.

• Must have a valid WI driver’s license (required for forklift operation)

• Must be able to remain on their feet for an extended period of time

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

• Must be certified to wear a respirator and follow all rules regarding respirator wear

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Other Duties

·       Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Competencies

• Communication
• Self-Development
• Technical Skills
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving