Job Summary
The Weigher weighs quantities of ingredients to use in recipes.
Job Responsibilities
• Weighs quantities of ingredients for use in food production processes
• Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of ingredients to obtain specified weight
• Reads recipes to determine types and quantities of ingredients 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
• May transfer weighed materials to production using hand truck
• May sort weighed ingredients into designated bins or containers, according to weight or type.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Report any issues to the Production Team Leader
• Always follow GMP’s and Safety Procedures
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations, work instructions and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Additional Skills:
• GED or high school diploma is required
• Previous experience working in a production environment
• Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Must be able to interact well with other team members
• Must be a self-starter and able to work without close supervision
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to understand different units of measure and record information
• Good safety knowledge and safety record
Travel:
• None Required
Work Environment:
• Individual will be subject to production and warehouse environment (wet environment with temperatures in the range of 38 to 40 degrees)
• Medium/High noise levels from operating machines and cleaning equipment
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to enforce Good Food
Manufacturing (GMP’s) processes
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment
Physical Requirements:
• Able to hold stationary positions for extended periods of time
• Able to communicate information accurately to others
• Able to detect and discern sounds accurately in order to exchange information
• Able to move throughout workspace frequently
• Adjust self to stooping, reaching, crouching, and twisting positions on occasion
• Able to observe details at close range, perceive colored images as well as effectively perceive computer generated images on a screen
• Inspect, activate, operate, and position any appropriate machinery functions
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends if/when needed
Direct Reports
• None
Background Check:
• Level I
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job.
It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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