Pre-Weigh Technician

SCN BestCo
  • Santa Cruz, California
    17 days ago

    Job Description

    We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

    The Pre-Weigh Technician supports large-scale food manufacturing processes involving sophisticated systems and machinery. This
    position weighs and documents materials prior to their use production and ensures that all work is completed safely, efficiently and
    to specification.

    Estimated starting annual base salary is $21.55 per hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Pre-weigh materials as needed, including preparing documentation and labels, coordinating delivery of materials, verifying
      status in system (AMAPS) and updating pallet placard quantities (using QR codes).
    • Understand and follow recipes and written instructions.
    • Ensure use of raw materials based on specifications.
    • Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Operate equipment safely and efficiently as needed for each job.
    • Work in a team environment and perform under GMP, Safety and Company guidelines.
    • Identify potential defects in materials and bring attention to the issue.
    • Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.
    Required Qualifications
    • Experience in a light industrial/manufacturing environment.
    • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and safe food handling.
    • Knowledge of mathematics performing calculations and conversions.
    • Intermediate reading comprehension, decision-making, teamwork, time-management, analytical and mechanical skills.
    • Basic computer skills.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or equivalent.
    • Experience in food production and/or packaging items such as bottles, bulk cases and bags.
    • Proficiency with computers, email, Microsoft Office and/or production software.
    • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
    Physical Requirements

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires
    standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or
    move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
    distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Cruz, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Depth Perceptionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Food Handling Practicesunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Scienceunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • VMS Operating Systemunmatched

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