Pre-Weight

Farouk Systems Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Farouk Systems Inc. in Houston seeks a Pre-weight technician to accurately weigh raw materials for formulas, set up batches, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

This role requires strict GMP adherence, safety compliance, and effective communication with team members to resolve issues and prepare for the next batch. The ideal candidate will stand for long periods, lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly, and operate scales and related equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Good writing and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to operate/run required pieces of machinery for weigh-up operation.
• Operate digital and mechanical scales into required measurement.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to operate pallets jacks/drum lifters.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh the appropriate raw materials for each formula.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Make sure to wear all proper safety equipment needed at all times.
• Properly label finished pre-weight formulas and unused raw materials.
• Communicate with appropriate people for mixing issues, changes, adjustments, or movement of material.
• Efficiently clean and maintain appropriate equipment and/or area to prepare for next batch.
• Complete appropriate paperwork with correct lot numbers/materials/initials making sure everything is checked and correct.
• Enforce standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times; follow safety and quality policies and procedures; continually operate in a safe manner.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as required for the position.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Drum lifters

Scales (digital and mechanical)

Job description

Pre-weight is responsible for the pre-weigh (set-up) of various chemicals, dyes, and fragrances, per prescribed batch sheets using scales, buckets, and other measuring devices.

Duties & Responsibilities Required:

• Accurately weigh the appropriate raw materials for each formula.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner
• Make sure to wear all proper safety equipment needed at all times
• Properly label finished pre-weight formulas and unused raw materials.
• Communicate with appropriate people for mixing issues, changes, adjustments, or movement of material.
• Efficiently clean and maintain appropriate equipment and/or area to prepare for next batch.
• Complete appropriate paperwork with correct lot numbers/materials/initials making sure everything is checked and correct.
• Enforce standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times; follow safety and quality policies and procedures; continually operate in a safe manner.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as required for the position.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested.

Education & Experience required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Good writing and communication skills are a must
• Ability to operate/run required pieces of machinery for weigh-up operation
• Operate digital and mechanical scales into required measurement
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to operate pallets jacks/drum lifters

Physical Abilities and Skills Required:

• Must have good foot-hand-eye coordination
• Must be able to stand 8 hours or more daily as needed
• Must be able to lift or carry at least 55 lbs repeatedly through the day
• Must be able to push at least 55 lbs repeatedly through the day
• Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, and reach above shoulder