Production Operator (Days)

Balchem Corporation • West Ogden, UT

7d

About The Position

Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in a pharmaceutical products manufacturing facility. The role includes handling production processes, monitoring product and equipment performance, maintaining production records, and supporting departmental goals. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical field.
• High school-level reading, math, and comprehension skills.
• Production employees must successfully complete annual respirator fit testing and obtain medical clearance; respirator wearers must be clean-shaven and wear the respirator as fit-tested.

Responsibilities

• Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functions.
• Follow inventory control procedures and production batch records.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment is in good working order.
• Operate the spray dryer using the proper cores and orifices, and clean or replace them when necessary.
• Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary.
• Record equipment readings and product moisture, noting discrepancies.
• Record problems or peculiarities in finished products.
• Determine special packaging requirements.
• Sample finished products and test for proper moisture content, color, and consistency.
• Ensure the blender always has an adequate amount of product available for drying.
• Oversee cleaning of the equipment and surrounding areas.
• Contribute individually and as part of the team to executing tasks that achieve annual departmental goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED