Ingredient Pre-Weigh & Batch Prep Operator

Balchem; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Faribault, MN is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to pre-weigh, batch, and prepare ingredients for production orders across multiple suites. This role requires physical stamina and adherence to GMP/SQF policies.

Responsibilities include material handling, weighing, operating a forklift, maintaining inventory in the D365 system, and keeping accurate records. Candidates must lift up to 50 pounds and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math, reading and record keeping skills required.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and bar coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, mix, and add material to ensure conformance to standards.
• Operate forklift and other power trucks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain inventories and accurate records in the inventory system (D365).
• Follow GMP, SQF and company procedures for safety and quality.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and collaborate across shifts and departments.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

D365

Job description

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Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) 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 $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 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

POSITION SUMMARY :

Pre-weighing, batching, and preparing ingredients to be used for individual batches for a variety of production orders in a variety of production suites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Material handling of all material used at the facility
• Weigh, measure, mix, and add material, ingredients and products to ensure conformance to establish standards
• Operate forklift and/or other power industrial trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Reconciliation- weigh ingredients, count, tape boxes, sow bags, identify ingredients with labels and partial labels, wrap pallets, identify pallets with a label and store all material in correct storage locations
• Learn all aspects of the computer system including inventory transfers
• Learn all aspects of the computer system including production transferring, issuing and inventory accuracy
• Transfer material as needed in correct storage locations
• Locate and maintain inventories by moving materials within the inventory system (D365)
• Maintain records including but not limited to computer, sanitation, production records
• Correctly complete and submit any inventory discrepancies or damage
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and company procedures
• Assure adherence to all elements of SQF systems and policies
• Always perform tasks safely and comply with GMP policies
• Understands and maintains the HAACP program in detail
• Adhere and comply with all safety policies including reporting any unsafe acts or near misses
• Help promote and support company health and safety policy practices and procedures
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted is required
• Display proper use of hand tools
• Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools
• Able to work with chemicals when wet cleaning a room
• Ability to work at heights.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the Company
• Solid communication skills required between team members, other shifts and other departments
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Attend all company mandated training sessions, which include Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.
• Be efficient and meet productivity in all rooms
• Support other production areas with tasks as required
• Effectively perform all other duties assigned or directed by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Basic math, reading and record keeping skills required
• Ability to maneuver minimum 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums with proper material handling equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Familiarity with inventory systems and bar coding preferred
• Ability to follow written and flow-charted instructions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Production & Warehouse floor
• Standing, walking, lifting > 80% of the time