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 50 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 wwwbalchemcom WORK DETAILS 12 hour Rotating Shift ScheduleStarting 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 ofMixing ingredients into product vessels with accuracyMaintain and monitor critical control points of the processOperate production equipmentOperate packaging equipmentCarry out basic quality and testing checksAccurately complete process documents Maintain a clean and organized work areaUse lifting equipment and forklift trucksTime ManagementAttention to detailAble to work with minimal supervisionPrior experience in a food or other manufacturing environment is an asset Learn and demonstrate knowledge of inventory control procedures and production batch recordsDemonstrate willingness to learn and obtain the ability to operate the companys manufacturing equipment spray dryer mixing vessels packaging equipment processing equipmentLearn material blending procedures and demonstrate ability to perform blending processesAll employees are required to adhere to all certification compliance requirements ie GMP ISO Kosher Halal etcMust 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 handlingAssist with water room duties as yet to be described such as adjusting pH addition of antifoam etcBecome skilled at operating a forklift in a safe manner while working in and around people and equipmentResponsible for cleaning equipment and the surrounding work areasLearn the process of and assist in the standardization of facility specific Work Instructions WIResponsible for self involvement team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goalsKnowledge of food production GMP is an preferred but not requiredWHMIS training is an preferred but not required REQUIREMENTS Physically healthy and able to work standingwalking for 12 hour periodsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredSpecialized Knowledge Licenses Abilities etc High school level reading math writing and comprehension skillsMust be able to understand and follow processing safety and quality guidelines written in EnglishMust have or be able to obtain forklift operators permitMust be able to work in a team oriented environmentMust be able to process extensive amounts of documentation legiblyWORKING CONDITIONS Position may require walkingstanding for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or liftingPhysically able to lift 50 lbs 227 kgExposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphereManufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products cleaning chemicals restricted movement dirty setting hazardous materials lifting and carrying heavy objectsIn accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29CFR 1910134 Balchem employees Production Quality R&D; and Maintenance are required to successfully complete annual fit testing clean shaven req and medical clearance respirator medical certificationIn addition when required to wear a respirator wearers must wear it as they fit tested clean shavenBalchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity inclusion equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of harassment and hostility