What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Weigher position at INW: Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness?
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Weighs and verifies all quantities of raw materials/components for use in production batch processes, using balance, platform, or floor scales: Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight
- Identify each component pre-weighed with information tag/initial
- Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh
- Records weight of materials used for production records, or maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand
- May dump materials in prescribed sequence into chute or hopper, blender or onto conveyor belt
- May transfer weighed materials to production or storage areas, using hand-truck or power truck/forklift
- May sort weighed materials into designated bins or containers, according to weight or type
- May be designated according to type of components/materials used or weighed
- May weigh products as part of packing process
- Keep pre-weigh areas clean and orderly
- Follow all safety and GMP practices, as required.
- Work on special projects as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate or GED
- Must have proven ability to read, write and communicate in English
- 2 -3 years’ experience in Preweigh/Compounding in nutrition or personal care manufacturing industry.
- Ability to do basic math, which includes but is not limited to addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentages
- Must have a valid Driver License
- Must effectively operate forklift; ability to obtain forklift certification
- Computer skills preferred; Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software Deacom is a plus
- Must be able to use different kinds of scales and convert weight measurements
- Must be willing to take instructions and adhere to company and departmental policies
- Must be able to lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs., regularly
- Must be flexible with schedule and available for OT when necessary.
- This position may be exposed on a regular basis to dust particles, allergens and gluten.