Safety‑Focused Packaging & Process Operator

Balchem; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Vancouver, WA is seeking a production operator to fulfill daily manufacturing demands on the site, following the production schedule and leadership guidance.

You will comply with safety rules (GMPs/ISO/FSSC/HACCP) and operate packaging equipment, perform basic maintenance, document process data, restock supplies, and work with the operations team to expand responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and a minimum 1 year in manufacturing environment.
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift operators permit.
• Strong work ethic; detail oriented; can follow instructions and guidelines.
• Demonstrable mechanical ability and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret charts, graphs, documents, manuals, etc.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill daily production demands according to schedule and leadership.
• Comply with safety rules, regulations, and policies for Vancouver site.
• Prep for packaging activities and operate packaging equipment per SOPs.
• Clean up and maintain plant, equipment, and grounds.
• Document data for processes, testing, cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Restock supplies, operate forklift and pallet jack, load/unload trucks.
• Follow production quality system SOPs and SDS safety policies.
• Collaborate with operations to expand operator responsibilities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading charts & data

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Vancouver, WA is seeking a production operator to fulfill daily manufacturing demands on the site, following the production schedule and leadership guidance.

You will comply with safety rules (GMPs/ISO/FSSC/HACCP) and operate packaging equipment, perform basic maintenance, document process data, restock supplies, and work with the operations team to expand responsibilities as appropriate.