Batching & Weighing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Batching & Weighing Technician

Department: Production – Weigh-Out

Reports To: Production Manager / Weigh-Out Supervisor

Location: Rochester, NY

Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Payrate : $18 - $21

The Batching & Weighing Technician is responsible for accurately mixing, measuring, staging, labeling, and documenting ingredients and cannabis inputs for production batches across the facility. This department supports edibles, beverages, pre-rolls, vapes, infusions, and other production processes. The role requires strong attention to detail, basic math skills, inventory discipline, and the ability to follow food safety, cGMP, cannabis compliance, and Canix ERP procedures.

Mix, Measure & Stage Production Batches

• Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and stage ingredients according to approved batch records, formulas, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Prepare complete batch kits for edibles, beverages, pre-rolls, vapes, infusions, and other production runs.
• Verify materials, lot numbers, quantities, weights, labels, and containers before releasing materials to production.
• Support accurate handling of cannabinoid inputs, infusions, and active ingredients under approved procedures.

Canix ERP & Documentation Accuracy

• Record ingredient pulls, inventory movements, WIP transfers, batch activity, and material usage in Canix accurately and in real time.
• Ensure physical inventory movements match Canix transactions and batch documentation.
• Complete batch records, weigh sheets, sanitation logs, and required production paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Report discrepancies, missing materials, incorrect lots, weight variances, or system issues immediately.

Inventory Management & Organization

• Pull, stage, label, and return materials using FIFO, lot control, allergen segregation, and cannabis tracking standards.
• Support cycle counts, inventory checks, reconciliations, and shortage reporting.
• Maintain clean, organized, properly labeled, and audit-ready weigh-out and staging areas.
• Follow 5S standards for tools, containers, carts, storage areas, and material flow.

Food Safety, Quality & cGMP Compliance

• Follow all food safety, GMP, cGMP, sanitation, allergen-control, and cannabis compliance requirements.
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper PPE use, cleaning, labeling, material handling, and equipment controls.
• Use calibrated scales, approved utensils, clean containers, and verified documentation for all weigh-out activity.
• Escalate quality concerns, damaged materials, expired items, or potential contamination immediately.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, cannabis, pharmaceutical, kitchen production, manufacturing, inventory, or warehouse environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions, batch records, and SOPs.
• Comfortable with basic math, weights, measurements, unit conversions, and calculators.
• Ability to use or learn Canix ERP, tablets, Google Sheets, and production tracking tools.
• Reliable attendance, clear communication, and willingness to work in a structured, compliance-focused environment.

• Ability to stand and walk for most of a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, carrying, and use of carts or step stools.
• Ability to work around food ingredients, powders, oils, cannabis materials, cleaning agents, and production equipment.
• Must wear required PPE including gloves, hair/beard net, safety glasses, bump cap, and other protective equipment as assigned.