Pre Weigh Operator 1

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

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

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 established 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