Batching & Weighing Technician

Batching & Weighing Technician

Department: Production – Weigh-Out

Reports To: Production Manager / Weigh-Out Supervisor

Location: Rochester, NY

Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Payrate: $18 - $21

The Batching & Weighing Technician is responsible for accurately mixing, measuring, staging, labeling, and documenting ingredients and cannabis inputs for production batches across the facility. This department supports edibles, beverages, pre-rolls, vapes, infusions, and other production processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, basic math skills, inventory discipline, and the ability to follow food safety, cGMP, cannabis compliance, and Canix ERP procedures.

• Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and stage ingredients according to approved batch records, formulas, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Prepare complete batch kits for edibles, beverages, pre-rolls, vapes, infusions, and other production runs.
• Verify materials, lot numbers, quantities, weights, labels, and containers before releasing materials to production.
• Support accurate handling of cannabinoid inputs, infusions, and active ingredients under approved procedures.

• Record ingredient pulls, inventory movements, WIP transfers, batch activity, and material usage in Canix accurately and in real time.
• Ensure physical inventory movements match Canix transactions and batch documentation.
• Complete batch records, weigh sheets, sanitation logs, and required production paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Report discrepancies, missing materials, incorrect lots, weight variances, or system issues immediately.

• Pull, stage, label, and return materials using FIFO, lot control, allergen segregation, and cannabis tracking standards.
• Support cycle counts, inventory checks, reconciliations, and shortage reporting.
• Maintain clean, organized, properly labeled, and audit-ready weigh-out and staging areas.
• Follow 5S standards for tools, containers, carts, storage areas, and material flow.

• Follow all food safety, GMP, cGMP, sanitation, allergen-control, and cannabis compliance requirements.
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper PPE use, cleaning, labeling, material handling, and equipment controls.
• Use calibrated scales, approved utensils, clean containers, and verified documentation for all weigh-out activity.
• Escalate quality concerns, damaged materials, expired items, or potential contamination immediately.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, cannabis, pharmaceutical, kitchen production, manufacturing, inventory, or warehouse environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions, batch records, and SOPs.
• Comfortable with basic math, weights, measurements, unit conversions, and calculators.
• Ability to use or learn Canix ERP, tablets, Google Sheets, and production tracking tools.
• Reliable attendance, clear communication, and willingness to work in a structured, compliance-focused environment.

• Ability to stand and walk for most of a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, carrying, and use of carts or step stools.
• Ability to work around food ingredients, powders, oils, cannabis materials, cleaning agents, and production equipment.
• Must wear required PPE including gloves, hair/beard net, safety glasses, bump cap, and other protective equipment as assigned.