Production Operator

Balchem Corporation•Slate Hill, NY

About The Position

The Production Operator follows current safety policies, procedures, and production standard operating procedures to process work in process and final product through screening and packaging stages. The role screens ingredients using circular vibratory screens, prepares drums and labels, and ensures product is accurately drummed, weighed, and labeled. The operator also performs material handling and housekeeping duties to support production and maintain sanitary equipment and work areas. The position is responsible for food safety and must notify a supervisor of any incident affecting food safety.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Good oral communication skills.
Must pass a basic skills test, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and production SOPs related to job functions.
Select the appropriate screen size and inspect it for dirt or holes.
Assemble screens onto machines and confirm they are properly secured, locked, and capped.
Ensure screening equipment is centered under the hopper.
Position drums under discharge chutes and verify the correct number of drums are in place.
Prepare drums with the appropriate size plastic liner.
Prepare color-coded drum labels and tape with the correct product name, product code, batch number, date, and partial weight when available.
Screen ingredients according to instructions using circular vibratory screens; select the correct ingredient and screen size, verify equipment is operational, take test samples at prescribed intervals, and ensure products are accurately drummed, weighed, and labeled.
Move raw materials, work in process, and/or final product to staging, holding, warehouse, or other areas as needed to maintain production operations.
Perform housekeeping to keep equipment and work areas sanitary.
Use required personal protective equipment and equipment safeguards while following safety policies and procedures.
Carry out other related duties.
Take responsibility for food safety and notify a supervisor of any incident affecting food safety.