What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Weigh Operator- POTTSTOWN, PA position at The Food Source International, Inc.?
We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and collaborative Pre-Weigh Operators to join a fast-growing company at our Pottstown, PA location. If you are detail oriented, are someone who thrives on a culture of teamwork and putting the customer first, please apply.
The qualified individual's primary job responsibilities will be measuring seasonings and ingredients following specific and detailed forumlations. The pre-weigh group supports the pre-weigh process for seasoning and ingredient batches according to instructions, HACCP, and safety processes for a manufacturing facility. This role shall follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and work closely with warehousing and quality assurance. The individual should have a background in food or ingredient manufacturing with basic training in GMPs, Safety, and Food Safety. No recruiters needed.
The individual will work closely with all aspects of operations- including warehousing and quality. We offer a competitive compensation, 401K, PTO, Health Insurance, as well as cross-training.
Position Responsibilities
Collaborative Teamwork
We all play a role in the company’s success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.
Customer Centric
Each person plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer’s needs.
Accountability
We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.
Creativity
The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.
Passion
Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.
We Offer The Following Benefits To Full Time Employees
The qualified individual's primary job responsibilities will be measuring seasonings and ingredients following specific and detailed forumlations. The pre-weigh group supports the pre-weigh process for seasoning and ingredient batches according to instructions, HACCP, and safety processes for a manufacturing facility. This role shall follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and work closely with warehousing and quality assurance. The individual should have a background in food or ingredient manufacturing with basic training in GMPs, Safety, and Food Safety. No recruiters needed.
The individual will work closely with all aspects of operations- including warehousing and quality. We offer a competitive compensation, 401K, PTO, Health Insurance, as well as cross-training.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible managing batches and formulas related to food and ingredient pre-weigh activities.
- Processing to include weighing of materials, entering data, and ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Able to follow processes and systems to ensure timely materials for production schedule.
- Attend staff trainings for pre-weigh/warehouse operations.
- Review batch records and pick tickets to ensure proper lot control and labeling of materials.
- Follow process testing, sampling, and inspections during pre- and post op
- Weight and Scale Verification
- Sanitation Verifications
- Assist with finished Product Sampling of all batches by lot for Quality Assurance
- Safety Pre-Check
- Follows/meets order deadlines and performance metrics.
- Maintain a sanitary workstation & environment- participate in all weekly sanitation of work areas.
- Organize and properly store all materials in warehouse by allergen or regulatory requirements.
- Follow all GMPs, Food Safety, and Safety regulations .
- HACCP, GMP, ALLERGEN, SSOP, Food Defense, Kosher, Organic, respirator, and OSHA guidelines
- Assist with weekly, quarterly, & annual sanitation.
- Perform other tasks & duties regarding warehousing & food manufacturing as assigned.
- New warehouse environment.
- Climate Controlled (68-72 F) year round.
- Ability to operate forklift & pallet jacks.
- Equipment type: scales, blenders, metal detection, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Must be able to lift/move 55lbs or greater.
- We provide uniforms, boots, and training (forklift, safety, food safety.)
- Skills in basic OSHA, Food Safety (GMPs), and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Forklift and pallet jack experience experience helpful.
- Ability to operate manufacturing and inventory systems preferred. (e.g. SAP, SAGE, ORACLE, or similar)
- 2 years Experience in Food or Ingredient manufacturing preferred.
- cGMP, FDA, and/or USDA experience preferred.
- High school diploma (GED) or equivalent required.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Production-Manufacturing
- Lead -Pre-Weigh Operator.
- Manufacturing, Quality, Leadership Team.
Collaborative Teamwork
We all play a role in the company’s success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.
Customer Centric
Each person plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer’s needs.
Accountability
We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.
Creativity
The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.
Passion
Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.
We Offer The Following Benefits To Full Time Employees
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(K)
- PTO/HOLIDAYS
- Supportive Colleagues
- Pay between $18-$22 per hour.
- Monday to Friday-7:30am to 4:00pm (overtime as required)
Salary : $18 - $22