Night shift Dry Production Operator

Balchem Corporation•Faribault, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Set up, operate, clean, or tend machines used to mix, blend, or agglomerate materials such as food-grade chemicals, liquids, or color pigments. This position works a rotating night-shift schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pay is $22.00 per hour plus a $1 shift differential. The operator performs production duties safely and in accordance with food safety, quality, and company procedures. The role includes handling and measuring ingredients, monitoring equipment and production, inspecting and testing materials, cleaning and maintaining equipment, recording production data, and transferring materials and products. Depending on skill level, duties may also include setting up machines after cleaning, resolving basic processing issues, training coworkers, supporting audits and trials, completing reconciliations and reports, and contributing to continuous improvement. The job is performed in a manufacturing production environment with moderate to loud noise, machine noise, food dust, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, varying temperatures, and possible exposure to industry allergens, latex, and powders. The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing; frequent hand use and reaching; occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, and stair or ladder use; and the ability to lift or move up to 50+ pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to four years of related experience preferred.
Special Boiler License required within the first year for Level 3.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
Basic math skills; ability to use a calculator.
Ability to work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to serve customer needs while following company procedures.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for one's actions.
Effective spoken and written communication skills.
Dependable and trustworthy.
Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while moving multiple simultaneous projects forward.
Forklift certification by video and written test is required for the listed Level 1 duties.
Ability to write legibly and perform simple math using a calculator.
Ability to understand Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Dietary Supplement, and MMR processes.
Ability to understand agglomeration and encapsulation processes.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Ability to meet the vision requirements of close vision, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

One to four years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform job duties safely, use proper PPE, and serve as a proactive safety role model.
Report or correct unsafe behaviors and equipment, complete safety audits and training, and follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out requirements.
Maintain department cleanliness and follow wet-clean and dry-clean procedures.
Follow applicable food safety practices and processes, enforce the food safety plan during production, and complete daily GMP audits.
Add or mix chemicals and ingredients for processing using hand tools or other devices.
Visually examine materials, ingredients, and products for conformance to established standards.
Observe production and monitor equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products to meet requirements.
Clean and maintain equipment using hand tools and perform operator preventive maintenance as applicable.
Collect and test samples to verify compliance with specifications, using test equipment where required.
Accurately record operational and production data on specified forms.
Transfer materials, supplies, and product between work areas using moving equipment and hand tools.
Read and understand product specification sheets and testing requirements; understand item key format and relevant production processes.
Communicate and work cooperatively with coworkers and other departments, attend scheduled meetings, and maintain a positive attitude.
Fill out Maintenance Work Orders and understand the location of fire stations and first-aid kits.
Consistently meet production and cleanup standards; set up and start machines after cleanup as qualified.
Lead coworkers in wet or dry cleanup or kosher activities; identify and resolve basic processing issues; assist in training new employees.
Identify and correct safety and GMP violations and comply with company policies and procedures.
Participate in physical inventories and prepare for customer and third-party audits.
Assist the Technical Service Group with scale-ups and customer trials; cross-train in other departments and work other shifts if needed.
Adjust batch sizes, print pick lists and pallet tags, fill in for the Lead position, perform material reconciliations, and close final reports as qualified.
Participate in supervisor, CAPA, and continuous improvement meetings and group projects.
Initiate and support continuous improvement and efforts to eliminate process waste and variation.
Perform other duties as necessary to the success of Balchem Corporation.