Manufacturing Operator

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

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

Mixing ingredients into product vessels with accuracy

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

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

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 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

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.