Weigh Technician

Formulife LLC; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Allen, TX is seeking a Weigh Technician responsible for accurately weighing, labeling, and dispensing raw materials for production batches in full compliance with MMRs, SOPs, and FDA cGMP requirements.

You will maintain precise documentation, calibrate scales, verify lot numbers, and support inventory reconciliation while following safety and PPE protocols in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in weighing, dispensing, or material handling within dietary supplement, nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and cGMP manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow MMRs, batch records, and SOPs precisely.
• Basic math and computer skills for data entry and material tracking.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and dispense raw materials according to MMRs and production schedules.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, and quantities before dispensing.
• Label all pre-weighed materials clearly and ensure traceability throughout the production process.
• Operate and maintain scales, balances, and other weighing equipment in accordance with calibration requirements.
• Record all weighing activities accurately and legibly in batch records and logbooks.
• Follow cGMP and safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the weighing area and material storage locations.
• Ensure raw materials are properly handled, stored, and secured according to SOPs.
• Report discrepancies, damaged materials, or weighing deviations to the Lead or Supervisor immediately.
• Support verification of scale calibrations and participate in weighing process audits when required.
• Assist in inventory control, material reconciliation, and support of production staging activities.
• Follow all PPE, hygiene, and safety protocols at all times.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance weighing accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scales

Calibrations

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $19.00 / Year
• Job Category Blending
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weigh Technician is responsible for accurately weighing, labeling, and dispensing raw materials for use in production batches in accordance with master manufacturing records (MMRs), SOPs, and FDA cGMP requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, accuracy, and traceability by maintaining precise documentation and following proper material handling procedures. The Weigh Technician supports production readiness through careful measurement, organization, and preparation of materials in a clean and compliant environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Accurately weigh and dispense raw materials according to MMRs and production schedules.

Verify material identity, lot numbers, and quantities before dispensing.

Label all pre-weighed materials clearly and ensure traceability throughout the production process.

Operate and maintain scales, balances, and other weighing equipment in accordance with calibration requirements.

Record all weighing activities accurately and legibly in batch records and logbooks.

Follow cGMP and safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the weighing area and material storage locations.

Ensure raw materials are properly handled, stored, and secured according to SOPs.

Report discrepancies, damaged materials, or weighing deviations to the Lead or Supervisor immediately.

Support verification of scale calibrations and participate in weighing process audits when required.

Assist in inventory control, material reconciliation, and support of production staging activities.

Follow all PPE, hygiene, and safety protocols at all times.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance weighing accuracy and efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required.

1–3 years of experience in weighing, dispensing, or material handling within dietary supplement, nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and cGMP manufacturing practices.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.

Ability to interpret and follow MMRs, batch records, and SOPs precisely.

Basic math and computer skills for data entry and material tracking.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.

EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER cGMP RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Responsibilities

Adhere to cGMPs and SOPs.

Report any situations that might harm food safety or quality immediately to the supervisor or QA Department.

Ensure food safety and quality are maintained according to company standards.

Comply with policies and procedures to prepare and pack products under sanitary conditions that do not expose it to the risk of contamination.

Operate and maintain a clean and hygienic standard of operation. Always Follow Company CGMPS (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Policies).

Maintain a Food Safety Culture by regularly assessing the team’s performance and understanding of food safety practices.

Initiate decisions on corrective action that support resolution and improved policies and procedures.

Communicate to employees any opportunity to improve team performance to achieve greater levels of product safety and quality.

Comply with policies and procedures to prepare and pack the product under sanitary conditions that do not expose it to the risk of contamination.

Encourage and maintain a strong food safety culture by ensuring employees are knowledgeable of food safety policies and procedures, as well as empowered to report events that could impact the food safety of the product

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent standing, walking, and handling of materials throughout the shift.

Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.

Repetitive bending, reaching, and manual handling of containers and scoops.

Manual dexterity to operate scales, labeling tools, and weighing instruments.

Must be able to wear PPE, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and safety glasses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Production and weighing room settings with exposure to moderate noise, powders, and temperature variations.

Must adhere to GMP, hygiene, and safety standards at all times.

Fast-paced environment requiring precision and accuracy in every batch.

Frequent collaboration with Compounding, Mixing, and Quality departments.

May require occasional overtime or weekend work to meet production demand.

FOODALLERGENNOTICE

Thisfacilitymaycontainthefollowingallergens:milk,eggs,fish,crustaceanshellfish,treenuts,peanuts,wheat,soy-beans, and sesame.

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER

WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandconsiderqualifiedapplicantsforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or anyother characteristics protected by law.

ELIGIBILITY AND RIGHT TO WORK:

To be considered for this position, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for employer-sponsored visa or work permit. In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an E-Verify employer and use the E-Verify system to confirm your eligibility to work in the U.S.