DescriptionJOB TITLE: INGREDIENTS WEIGHERJOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY: Employee shall weigh and accurately track lot numbers of material staged, and continuously provide batch pallets of raw materials to the production team for further processing.Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System. This job requires theIngredients Weigher to perform the following tasks:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check/verify materials and amounts to be weighed per batch formula
- Accurately log and track each lot number for all ingredients and document as required
- Legibly prepare label and attach to all ingredients for batches taken to Production
- Use Food Safety procedures & Work instructions to ensure quality product
- Work well with team members to keep batches available for weekly production
- Must accurately track inventory and cycle count as needed
- Pre stages batches, drums, and other containers of raw materials in the batch room
- Complete weekly PM's for the ingredient/batch area to comply with OSHA standards
- Keep Ingredient area and other locations throughout the plant where ingredients are stored clean and organized and skids properly labeled.
- Follow Color Code Chart for Use of Allergen/Non Allergen Scoops.
- Must label and control the placement of ingredients that are Organic/Allergens to comply with proper storage requirements.
- Cleaning of scales, sinks and work surfaces daily.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.
POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONSInternal Contacts: Supervisors, Lead Person, Quality AssuranceQuality Control and MixersExternal Contacts: N/AEducation Level and Focus:Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.Years and Type of Related Experience Required:1 year of Food industry and, forklift Experience preferredHave knowledge of using RF Scanners SKILLS AND ABILITIESInterpersonal and Communication: Ability to function with minimal supervision including the capacity to learn and follow processing, CIP and sanitation procedures, safety rules and other directives- ability to speak and write English.Technical and Analytical: Ability to read gauges, labels and instructions, basic math skills and the ability to learn how to operate a forkliftAdministrative and Operations: Ability to complete shift reports accurately, ability to prioritize tasksPhysical Demands: Standing for long periods of time, lifting 50+ lbs. bending, available to work various shiftsWork Environment: Food plant and outside holding areas, high noise levels, wet working environment, extreme hot and cold conditions, forklift traffic, allergens present. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.Special Equipment Used: Forklift, portable foam unit and high-pressure wash unit, tote pumps, steel totes, scales, and communication radio