Pre-weigh Technician - kdc/one Columbus

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

The Preweigh Technician is responsible for weighing raw materials required for manufacturing/filling of bulk product and assists the Compounding Material Handler and Compounders as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pulls raw materials from inventory and weighs according to the manufacturing pick lists.
• Weighs excess raw materials and returns to inventory based on the assigned SAP location.
• Performs visual quality checks when weighing raw materials, identifies discrepancies and initiates resolution.
• Performs calibration and maintenance checks on all weighing equipment and reports any out-of-tolerance variations to management.
• Performs all SAP transactions related to the movement of raw materials and ensures accurate inventory balances.
• Cleans and sanitizes tools, hoses, stainless steel totes, pumps and all other ancillary equipment for the Production and Compounding areas. Records these actions in the appropriate logs.
• Performs product rework as required.
• Operates all processing and powered industrial equipment according to operational procedures, safety requirements and GMP regulations.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly area at all times.
• Follows, promotes and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy. 
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, and other sensitive and confidential information. 
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands.  Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Compounding/processing, pre-weigh or sanitization experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements, SAP.
• Skill in:  communication, interpersonal, team building, organization, computer (Microsoft Office Suite), problem solving, analytical methods, technical.
• Ability to: read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions; wear required PPE as needed (hairnet, safety glasses, long pants, steel toe boots); work as part of a team; develop and maintain good working relationships; using measuring and testing devices, work in a wet environment.
• Other functions, skills and abilities may apply.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 80 pounds manually. 
• A climate-controlled manufacturing environment; the noise level is usually moderate.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push and pull
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
• Exposure to a variety of cleaners and sanitizers, hot water and chemicals.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.