Job Description

Now hiring a Pre-Weigher/ Mixer in Watsonville, CA- Apply now!

Job Title: Pre-Weigher/ Mixer

Pay Rate: $17/hr.

Schedules Available:

• Sunday- Wednesday 4:00 AM & 2:00 PM 
• Thursday- Saturday 4:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, PSL

Summary Description

The Mixer / Pre-Weigher plays a critical role in supporting production operations by ensuring that raw materials and batch ingredients are accurately prepared, weighed, mixed, and delivered according to production schedules and quality standards. This dual-role involves both preparing batches for effervescent forming operations and managing raw material receiving, weighing, and transfers in the ERP system to facilitate timely and efficient compounding and production.

Performance Expectations

• Follow all batch sheet requirements, SOPs, GMPs, and safety policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in quality control records and ERP systems.
• Report any batch discrepancies, safety concerns, or quality issues to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe working environments for both mixing and pre-weigh areas.
• Operate mixing and weighing machinery safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with team members across Production, Compounding, and Warehouse departments.
• Arrive to work and meetings on time and prepared, adhering to attendance guidelines.
• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative to learn and improve production and compounding processes.

Essential Functions and Tasks

Mixer Responsibilities:

• Fill out batch sheets and quality control records accurately.
• Mix batch ingredients using mixing equipment efficiently and safely.
• Move barrels, pallets, and raw materials to designated areas as needed.
• Assist with inventory of raw ingredients and perfumes.
• Exercise authority to stop production if quality or SOP standards are not met.

Pre-Weigher Responsibilities:

• Receive raw materials and enter transfers accurately in the ERP system.
• Pre-weigh batch materials as per Work Order schedules and deliver to Compounding team.
• Verify weights, lot numbers, and codes of raw materials; conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory in ERP.
• Request materials from Warehouse in advance and coordinate with Quality Department for inspections/releases.
• Cut tops off empty barrels for disposal and assist with cleaning utensils, tools, and equipment in the Compounding area.
• Return unused materials to Warehouse with proper labeling and system updates.

Authority and Collaboration

• Report to Production Supervisor and Production Manager.
• Collaborate closely with material handlers, production workers, compounding team, warehouse, and quality personnel.
• Authorized to halt production if product quality or safety is compromised.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in GMP settings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data, make evaluative judgments, and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of quality control and GMP practices.
• Proficiency with mixing and weighing equipment and ERP systems (e.g., Sage).
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Physical and Work Environment Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.
• Exposure to industrial hazards including noise, dust, wet areas, hazardous materials, machinery, and lifting equipment.

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s  Fair Chance Act webpage.

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