Manufacturing Operator

Balchem Corporation develops manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967 Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ BCPC) with annual revenues over $950 million and a market cap exceeding $5.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic stable and growing company visit .

WORK DETAILS:

• 12-hour Rotating Shift Schedule
• Starting Rate $22 CAD

POSITION SUMMARY:

Obtain knowledge training and experience to operate and maintain spray drying equipment in manufacturing facility according to ISO and GMP guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of:
  • Mixing ingredients into product vessels with accuracy

• • Maintain and monitor critical control points of the process
  • Operate production equipment

• • Operate packaging equipment
  • Carry out basic quality and testing checks
  • Accurately complete process documents
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Use lifting equipment and forklift trucks
  • Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Prior experience in a food or other manufacturing environment is an asset

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of inventory control procedures and production batch records
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and obtain the ability to operate the companys manufacturing equipment: spray dryer mixing vessels packaging equipment processing equipment
• Learn material-blending procedures and demonstrate ability to perform blending processes
• All employees are required to adhere to all certification compliance requirements (i.e. GMP ISO Kosher Halal etc.)
• Must also follow CIP chemical cleaning; COP chemical cleaning maintaining a clean work environment following work instructions reading work instructions following and comprehension of paperwork documentation and proper material handling
• Assist with water room duties as yet to be described such as adjusting pH addition of antifoam etc.
• Become skilled at operating a forklift in a safe manner while working in and around people and equipment
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and the surrounding work areas
• Learn the process of and assist in the standardization of facility specific Work Instructions (WI)
• Responsible for self-involvement team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals
• Knowledge of food production GMP is an preferred but not required
• WHMIS training is an preferred but not required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically healthy and able to work standing/walking for 12-hour periods
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Specialized Knowledge Licenses Abilities etc.: High school level reading math writing and comprehension skills
• Must be able to understand and follow processing safety and quality guidelines written in English
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift operators permit
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to process extensive amounts of documentation legibly

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or lifting
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphere
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products cleaning chemicals restricted movement dirty environment hazardous materials lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees (Production Quality R&D and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)
• In addition when required to wear a respirator wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity inclusion equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

Required Experience:

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