Weigh Up - Second Shift - New Oxford
Sandridge Crafted Foods•New Oxford, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Weigh Up individual is responsible for preparing raw materials and ingredients for production in accordance with approved formulations, food safety plans, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the facility’s SQF certified food safety management system by ensuring proper ingredient handling, allergen control, sanitation, and accurate documentation. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Ability to follow recipes, batch records, and food safety procedures
- Ability to safely use food preparation equipment after completing required training
- Ability to comply with SQF food safety programs and workplace safety rules
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift)
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Frequent bending, reaching, cutting, scooping, and repetitive hand motions
- Ability to operate preparation equipment and hand tools safely
- Ability to visually verify ingredient condition, labels, and lot codes
- Ability to communicate effectively in a production environment
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience in food preparation, food processing, or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with allergen control programs and ingredient traceability
Responsibilities
- Prepare, weigh, measure, trim, wash, or portion raw materials and ingredients according to approved recipes and batch records
- Verify ingredient identity, lot codes, and quantities prior to use
- Stage prepared ingredients for production while maintaining proper identification and segregation
- Follow FIFO/FEFO inventory practices and ingredient traceability requirements
- Comply with GMP, HACCP or Preventive Controls, and allergen control programs
- Prevent cross-contamination through proper handling, utensil use, and equipment cleaning
- Identify and report damaged, expired, or non-conforming ingredients
- Follow personal hygiene and handwashing requirements at all times
- Operate food preparation equipment (e.g., slicers, dicers, mixers, grinders) in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements
- Use guards, interlocks, and safety devices as designed; never bypass safety features
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when cleaning or clearing jams beyond normal operation, as trained and authorized
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately
- Clean and sanitize preparation tables, tools, utensils, and equipment per SSOPs
- Support allergen changeovers and pre-operational inspections
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary preparation areas
- Accurately complete ingredient prep logs, batch records, and sanitation documentation
- Ensure records are legible, accurate, and completed in real time
- Communicate food safety, quality, or safety concerns to supervision promptly
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Work assigned schedules, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
- Assist with inventory counts or material staging
- Support other production areas during peak demand
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
