Pre-Weigh Team Member

Pre-Weigh Team Member
ATX Specialty Foods - Austin, TX 78748

ATX Specialty Foods is a fast-growing, premier producer of high-quality dips & sauces. We believe great food comes from passion, quality ingredients, and good people! That’s where you come in!

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive pay

Employee of the Month Reward Program

Weekly "Lunch On Us" gift cards ($10) for demonstrated core values

Monthly Company/Customer Sponsored Lunches

A Team and Culture

Frequent review periods

Potential for overtime

Opportunities for cross-training

Opportunity for career advancement

We are hiring for 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

ATX Specialty Foods is seeking a Pre-Weigh Team Member to join our team. The successful candidate will work the first shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) and report directly to the Pre-Weigh Team Supervisor. The Pre-Weigh Team Member will work closely with the Pre-Weigh Team Supervisor and Kettle Team to ensure products are produced on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Pre-Weigh Team Supervisor, the Pre-Weigh Team Member serves a vital function within our production organization. The Pre-Weigh Team Member will work closely with the Pre-Weigh Team Supervisor and Kettle Team to ensure products are produced on time.

The Pre-Weigh Batching Technician is accountable for:

• Adheres to FDA and other regulatory guidelines on raw materials, mixtures, and end-result products.
• Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight as required.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Weighs ingredients and record weights and lot numbers on manufacturing orders. Reads manufacturing orders or formulas to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh.
• Assesses material requirements for orders to determine if everything needed is available to make the mixes.
• Calculates the number of full containers, sacks, cartons, drums, etc., and partial weight containers that must be weighed out for all ingredients to cover mix requirements.
• Records weights of materials used for production records and maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand.
• Prepares labels as required by manufacturing orders.
• Re-weighs remaining ingredient containers and records new weight, lot number, and date on outside before sealing and replacing into storage.
• Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas.
• Stages full and partial containers on pallets for each manufacturing order.
• Maintains organized and clutter-free ingredient storage area.
• Ensures and maintains a clean weigh room per requirements.
• Ensures that all waste is disposed of or recycled as required.
• Communicates regularly with the Pre-Weigh Team Supervisor.
• Performs all duties under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements.
• Observe all safety, PPE, and quality procedures while completing required tasks. Report any food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime. Available for evening and weekend hours if needed to fulfill customer requirements.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Ability to follow SOPs and GMP guidelines accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards.
• Basic arithmetic skills for measuring and weighing materials; ability to use a calculator.
• Good reading and comprehension skills to understand bulk-manufacturing documentation.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexible, with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to contribute new ideas and suggestions for improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Two years of batching and formulating experience preferred.
• Required to have a forklift certification or ability to receive certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently during the shift.
• Ability to push, pull, twist, reach, and balance frequently during the shift.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Core Values:

• Flexibility: Adapt to changing tasks and schedules.
• Own Your Outcome: Take responsibility for your work and results.
• Positive Outlook: Approach challenges with a can-do attitude.
• Help First: Be willing to assist colleagues and support the team.
• Speak Up: Communicate openly and constructively.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
ATX Specialty Foods is committed to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals. Join us in our mission to cook up a culture of inclusion, where everyone has an equal opportunity to bring their unique flavors to the table!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Kyle, TX 78640 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kyle, TX 78640: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18