Manufacturing Operator

Balchem Corporation; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Barrhead, AB, is hiring to operate and maintain spray drying equipment in a manufacturing facility. The role involves mixing ingredients, monitoring process controls, and performing basic quality checks in a GMP/ISO environment.

You will work 12-hour rotating shifts, with a starting rate of CAD 22 per hour, and contribute to production, packaging, and documentation while following safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must understand and follow English instructions.
• Physically able to stand and work for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain spray drying equipment per ISO and GMP guidelines.
• Mix ingredients into product vessels with accuracy.
• Operate production and packaging equipment safely.
• Complete process documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Learn inventory control procedures and production batch records.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift permit

Job description

Company Overview

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 located 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 $950 million and a market cap exceeding $5.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.

Work Details

• 12-hour Rotating Shift Schedule
• Starting Rate $22 CAD

Position Summary

Obtain knowledge, training and experience to operate and maintain spray drying equipment in manufacturing facility according to ISO and GMP guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of:
  • Mixing ingredients into product vessels with accuracy
• Maintain and monitor critical control points of the process
• Operate production equipment
• Operate packaging equipment
• Carry out basic quality and testing checks
• Accurately complete process documents
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Use lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• Time Management
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Prior experience in a food or other manufacturing environment is an asset
• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of inventory control procedures and production batch records
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and obtain the ability to operate the company’s manufacturing equipment: spray dryer, mixing vessels, packaging equipment, processing equipment
• Learn material-blending procedures and demonstrate ability to perform blending processes
• All employees are required to adhere to all certification compliance requirements, (i.e. GMP, ISO, Kosher, Halal, etc.)
• Must also follow CIP chemical cleaning; COP chemical cleaning, maintaining a clean work environment, following work instructions, reading work instructions, following and comprehension of paperwork, documentation and proper material handling
• Assist with water room duties as yet to be described such as adjusting pH, addition of antifoam, etc.
• Become skilled at operating a forklift in a safe manner while working in and around people and equipment
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and the surrounding work areas
• Learn the process of and assist in the standardization of facility specific Work Instructions (WI)
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals
• Knowledge of food production GMP is an preferred but not required
• WHMIS training is an preferred but not required

Requirements

• Physically healthy and able to work standing/walking for 12-hour periods
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Abilities, etc.: High school level reading, math, writing and comprehension skills
• Must be able to understand and follow processing, safety, and quality guidelines written in English
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift operators permit
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to process extensive amounts of documentation legibly

Working Conditions

• Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphere
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees (Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)
• In addition, when required to wear a respirator, wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.