Pre-Weigher

INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Pre-Weigher weighs and verifies raw materials and components for production batch processes. The role involves reading work orders or formulas to determine material types and quantities, measuring materials with various scales, identifying weighed components with tags or initials, and recording weights for production records or inventory. Depending on production needs, the Pre-Weigher may transfer, sort, or add weighed materials to production equipment or storage areas, and may weigh products during packing. The role also maintains clean and orderly pre-weigh areas and follows required safety and GMP practices. Special projects may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, English communication skills, and 2–3 years of Preweigh or Compounding experience in the nutrition or personal care manufacturing industry. Candidates must be able to perform basic math, use different kinds of scales and convert weight measurements, hold a valid driver license, and operate a forklift or be able to obtain forklift certification. Computer skills are preferred, including Microsoft Office and ERP experience such as Deacom. The role regularly requires lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds and may involve regular exposure to dust particles, allergens, and gluten. Schedule flexibility and availability for overtime when necessary are required.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Proven ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
2–3 years of Preweigh or Compounding experience in the nutrition or personal care manufacturing industry.
Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Valid driver license.
Effective forklift operation; ability to obtain forklift certification.
Ability to use different kinds of scales and convert weight measurements.
Willingness to take instructions and adhere to company and departmental policies.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds regularly.
Schedule flexibility and availability for overtime when necessary.
May be regularly exposed to dust particles, allergens, and gluten.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP software; Deacom experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Weigh and verify quantities of raw materials and components for production batch processes using balance, platform, or floor scales.
Identify each pre-weighed component with an information tag or initials.
Read work orders or formulas to determine the types and quantities of materials to weigh.
Record material weights for production records or maintain perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand.
As needed, dump materials in a prescribed sequence into a chute, hopper, blender, or onto a conveyor belt.
As needed, transfer weighed materials to production or storage areas using a hand truck or power truck/forklift.
As needed, sort weighed materials into designated bins or containers by weight or type.
As needed, weigh products as part of the packing process.
Keep pre-weigh areas clean and orderly.
Follow required safety and GMP practices.
Work on special projects as required.