Pre-weigh Technician II

Position Summary

Responsible for the weighing of ingredients to be used in the manufacturing of bulk lotions, body wash, shampoos, conditioners, and cosmetics.

• Measures or weighs ingredients needed for product batches, looks at material with a critical eye, and notifies appropriate personnel if a possible problem is present.
• Accurately use a weighing module to pre-weigh raw materials.
• Must be able to identify multiple types of raw materials and use these raw materials to complete complex batches.
• Required to wear the appropriate PPE during the pre-weigh process.
• Experienced certified forklift driver/electrical pallet jacks (periodic recertification required thereafter).
• Effectively use material weighing implements to safely measure ingredients without waste.
• Clean and sanitize equipment used during the weigh process using the correct GMP and SOP guidelines.
• Effectively use scales to weigh materials, be proactive in recognizing faulty scale performance, and take appropriate action.
• Ensures all ingredients are weighed into the proper containers and familiar with the heat box and cold storage.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times using GMP and SOP guidelines.
• Understand and abide by the Company Employee Manual at all times.
• Required to keep accurate records and track daily activity.
• Able to perform all duties of the Pre-Weigh Technician I position.
• Able to read and understand formulas, procedures, SOPs, and GMPs.
• Able to perform some basic mechanical duties including removal of bungs from metal and plastic drums and safely operating the drum Tilter.
• May be elected to serve on the Safety, Health, and Environment Committee.
• Assist other Pre-Weigh personnel in daily operations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Pre-Weigh Manager or Supervisor

• Knowledgeable of scan guns and computer systems.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) to complete necessary job task.
• Good recordkeeping skills (familiar with data entry and has legible hand writing).
• Understands written and verbal instructions, procedures, SOPs, and GMPs.
• Ability to contribute to a productive and cooperative atmosphere, show commitment to team objectives, and handle day-to-day work challenges.
• Must be detailed oriented and result driven.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.

• High school education or GED.
• Fork Lift Certified.

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, electrical, chemicals and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.
• Must be able to discern differences in colors and shades.
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise working with hand or hands.