Manufacturing Operator

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 New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) 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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of four business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Specialty Products; and Industrial 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 www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for drying the mixed product to the appropriate powder specifications. Monitor and adjust the dryer controls to ensure efficient production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Dry various products on dryer to meet the necessary dryer production deadlines
• Control the dryer functions and drying process to ensure that final product is in specification and meets all company and customer standards
• Complete CIP and COP of product holding tanks, lines, dryer and related equipment to ensure cleanliness as per SOP
• Adhere to proper sanitation and product safety guidelines throughout the plant by practicing good housekeeping, maintaining quality of products, and preventing contamination of ingredients and finished product
• Maintain proper documentation of drying processes according to outside agency guidelines as well as SOPs and GMPs
• Sample product according to SOPs and GMPs to verify quality
• Perform routine inspections of all dryer-related equipment to ensure that equipment is in top working condition by following proper running procedures, performing low-end maintenance, and reporting equipment and safety issues to the maintenance department
• Collaborate with all employees on performance and continuous improvement of daily operations as well as trial runs of new products to determine optimum efficiencies and conditions by communicating verbally with employees at shift change and throughout the shift as well as via the dryer log
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HAACP Programs to ensure food safety
• Communicate with and assist others (packaging, mixer, etc.) by giving breaks, checking silos, etc. to promote teamwork and make things run smoother and more efficiently
• Follow all safety rules and programs to prevent injury to self and others
• Deliver product to warehouse as necessary to promote efficient workflow
• Take initiative to continually participate and seek improvements for the success of Balchem and our customers
• Other duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education; 6 months of industrial experience
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Ability to respond to requests for service and assistance
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Work with integrity and ethically
• Adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions
• Approach others in a tactful manner
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• Observe safety and security procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Plant/manufacturing environment
• Exposure to hazardous conditions at times
• Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

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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.

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