Process Operator / Production Operator

Balchem; Oslo; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive conditions

Insurance arrangements

Shared lunch arrangements

Job summary

Balchem in Oslo is hiring a Production / Process Operator to join the Operations team. You will handle hands-on production, control raw materials, prepare solvents, and keep batch records updated.

The role includes basic maintenance and contributing to SOP improvements while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have process-operator training and relevant experience in chemical/pharma environments, with strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience as a production / process operator in chemical, pharmaceutical, food or other chemical process facility.
• Strong technical insight and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with organic chemistry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily hands-on operation of production, including control of raw materials and preparation of solvents.
• Reception, sampling and control of raw materials, intermediates and final product.
• Labeling, storage and batch protocol maintenance for materials and products.
• Minor preventive maintenance work planning and execution.
• Contribute to development of SOPs and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment or process issues.
• Monitor production data and adjust to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-driven

Good communication

Team collaboration

Norwegian language

Education

Process operator diploma

Tools

Automation experience

Job description

As our new Production / Process Operator, you will join our Operations team and play a key part in the production of our intermediates and our final product, Vitamin K2. You will in addition to production activities from A-Z perform simple maintenance and correctly log in batch protocols.

This is a unique opportunity to become a member of a team where each individual contributes and shares their knowledge, supports each other, and appreciates SOPs for a safe and efficient production process. Throughout, you will help drive continuous improvement while keeping safety and quality first. This is a shift-based position reporting to the Operations Lead.

Job summary:

• Daily, hands-on operation of production, including control of raw material quantities, preparation of solvents, cleaning of production equipment as required, maintaining batch protocols, continuous monitoring of important production parameters, waste management, etc.

• Reception, registration, sampling and control of raw materials, intermediates and final product.

• Labeling and storage of raw materials, intermediates and final products according to SOPs and batch protocols

• Planning and implementation of minor preventive maintenance work.

• Contribute to the development of new and/or updated SOPs and other documentation (checklists, logbooks, etc.)

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment or processes

• Monitoring and recording production data and making adjustments as needed to ensure quality and safety standards are met

• Working together with colleagues to optimize production processes and improve efficiency

• Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe work environment

Candidate profile:

• Relevant work experience as a production / process operator within chemical, pharmaceutical, food or other chemical process facility.

• Vocational training certificate as a process operator / process technician (fagbrev kjemiprosess) combined with relevant work experience in the process industry.

• Good technical insight

• Experience with organic chemistry is an advantage

• Experience with automation is an advantage.

• Good communication skills in English

• Norwegian or other Scandinavian language is an advantage

Personal characteristics:

• Self driven

• Responsible, conscientious, structured and accurate.

• Enjoys operational work.

• Proactive, engaged and adaptable

• Good collaboration skills.

• Comfortable working both independently and in a team.

We offer:

An international, listed (NASDAQ) company with growth ambitions, and a solid position in the global market.

Competitive conditions, good insurance arrangements and shared lunch arrangements.

Good and professional working environment, with an informal tone.

A well-composed and well-functioning team.

The right candidate may get the opportunity to cross train to become a versatile operator that can contribute on both sites in Oslo/Bærum.

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.