Chem Weigh Technician

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Souderton seeks a responsible individual to accurately weigh raw materials to meet customer specifications while adhering to SOPs and FDA regulations. Applicants must be able to perform basic math, operate forklifts, and read instructions. A high school diploma or GED is required. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to sustain strenuous activity. The company values safety and cleanliness, particularly for those using equipment that requires a tight-fitted respirator.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to operate a forklift or pallet mover safely.

Responsibilities

• Weigh raw materials to specific amounts conforming to customer formulas.
• Read and comprehend written instructions to meet raw material specifications.
• Communicate variances or nonconformance issues to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Basic math skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for weighing raw materials to specific amounts that conform to the customer’s formula in a manner that complies with AccuPAC’s Standard Operating Procedures and the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Read, comprehend, and interpret written instructions in order to obtain raw materials in quantities that conform to customer specifications
• Requisition raw materials to be weighed from the warehouse
• Make standard computations as required in customer specifications
• Verify accuracy of raw material information and corresponding documentation
• Communicate any variances, deviations or nonconformance issues to appropriate personnel
• Follow all applicable SOP’s, cGMP’s, customer specifications and safety guidelines
• Work with careful attention to detail
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the chem weigh equipment and area
• Create documentation for relative activities in respective logbooks
• Conduct routine inspections of scales
• Work extended hours as required to meet project deadlines
• Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements of the Job:

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide) with both whole numbers and fractions
• Able to operate a forklift or pallet mover safely
• Able to perform tasks without constant supervision
• Possess a basic working knowledge of how to operate a computer or terminal
• Able to operate a pallet jack
• Able to wear a tight‑fitted negative pressure air‑purifying respirator. Employees must be clean shaven with no facial hair to be able to daily use this type of respirator.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sustain strenuous activity for a minimum of one (1) hour
• Able to lift items up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist level
• Able to carry a container weighing up to 50 lbs
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to push and/or pull items 75 to 100+ pounds
• Possess peripheral and color vision
• Able to stand and/or walk on cement floors for 90% of the workday
• Able to pass PFT test and physical examination.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Travel:

None

Education and/or Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer previous experience handling chemicals, operating a computer, understanding the Metric System, and forklift experience.