Production Operator

About the Company

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. Headquartered in New Hampton, New York (Hudson Valley area), Balchem operates a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers primarily in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, the company is publicly traded (NASDAQ: “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. Balchem consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products, employing over 1,400 people globally.

About the Role

Actively ensures that production activities are carried out in the safest, most environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner while meeting or exceeding quality specifications. Sets up and operates equipment according to prescribed instructions for manufacturing products. Performs a variety of manual activities and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety policies and procedures, including the use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards.
• Performs all CMC production duties accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Operates CMC production equipment safely to produce quality products consistently.
• Follows all Production-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepares raw materials for processing by following formula sheets, instructions, and SOPs.
• Moves materials to the point of use and ensures proper machine settings and temperatures are set.
• Monitors process conditions and makes adjustments to equipment as needed to ensure a quality product.
• Maintains a log of each product processed (CMC Production Sheet), including product code, lot number, number of bags filled and weight, date, operator's name, and other operational comments.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machines such as forklifts, product baggers, sealers, blenders, scales, floor scrubbers, air compressors, dust collectors, and hand tools.
• Performs housekeeping duties, including moving and washing equipment, disassembling and reassembling equipment as needed, and sweeping and scrubbing floors to maintain a safe work area free of clutter and debris.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; good oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Continuous physical activity throughout the workday, including climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting (up to 60 lbs).
• Ability to move objects up to 100 lbs (typically with assistance).
• Exposure to repetitive motion and moving objects.