Quality Technician

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 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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion.

About the role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician supports manufacturing operations through carrying out activities to verify compliance with the site Quality Management System (QMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Product Specifications. They work with the cross-functional site team to meet or exceed the personnel safety, food safety, and food quality goals of the company. This position exemplifies a positive culture that encourages continuous improvement and collaboration. Position is for Sleepy Eye, MN office/On-site.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily tasks such as monitoring employee documentation, reporting of quality issues, verifying Critical Control Points, checking weights, calibrating scales, probes, thermometers, moisture analyzers, and other lab equipment
• Ensuring employee compliance with allergen procedures, GMP’s, SSOP’s and Food Safety Plan (HAACP)
• Assisting in the performance of weekly environmental swabs and monthly plant, glass, brittle plastic, and ceramic inspections
• Conducting Pre-Operational activities
• Testing and evaluating raw material and finished product
• Writing HOLD tags and assigning and/or assisting with the disposition of product
• Reviewing finished production folders as part of the positive release program
• Maintaining department safety rules compliance and being a positive safety role model
• Ensuring an organized, clean and safe work environment
• Following all Food safety practices and processes applicable to the department
• Executing what is required by the company QMS
• Monitoring and maintaining all food safety activities as part of daily tasks
• Enforcing food safety plan while producing product
• Promoting food safety and quality to all departments
• Supporting and assisting the manufacturing teams to meet customer and product quality performance requirements
• Implementing department Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and striving to promote a world-class Quality organization
• Effectively representing the quality team and QA issues to all internal and external customers in a timely manner
• Communicating non-conformances and leading root cause analysis investigations followed up by corrective action
• Managing priorities to meet immediate needs and long-term goals
• Managing time and workload efficiently, and prioritizing and modifying priorities accordingly
• Promoting strong safety, food-safety, and quality orientation in a cross-functional environment
• Providing support and training to employees on all shifts
• Troubleshooting and providing QA-centered solutions in a cross-functional team environment and leading a CAPA process
• Working and developing others in a team environment
• Adapting to a multi-cultural workplace
• Learning, practicing, and improving documented work procedures
• Functioning in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating verbal and written communication skills sufficient to discuss, develop, and implement plans

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Able to perform basic mathematical equations
• Ability to adapt in a team and/or individual setting to allow achievement of company goals
• Established communication, problem solving, and attention to detail skills
• Demonstrates punctuality and dependability in all aspects of work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
• Familiarity with SQF, FDA (FSMA), HACCP and other regulatory and industry guidelines and requirements

Qualifications

• PCQI and HACCP certified desired

Pay

$19–$22/hr plus shift differential (based on experience)

Schedule

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM