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Manufacturing Production OperatorBalchem Corporation • Barrhead, AB, Canada
Manufacturing Production Operator

Manufacturing Production Operator

Balchem Corporation • Barrhead, AB, Canada
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

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 1,400 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 .

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
  • Prior experience in a food or other manufacturing environment is an asset
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Use lifting equipment and forklift trucks
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Accurately complete process documents
  • Carry out basic quality and testing checks
  • Learn and demonstrate knowledge of inventory control procedures and production batch records
  • Demonstrate willingness to learn and obtain the ability to operate the company’s 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)
  • 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.

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