Production Operator

Production Operator

Department: Dir Labor Bergstrom

Location: Vancouver, WA

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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 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Fulfill the daily production demands of a Vancouver manufacturing facility as

indicated by either the production schedule and/or leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply to all Vancouver and corporate safety rules, regulations, and policies.

• Prep for packaging activities, operate packaging equipment in compliance with SOPS, GMPs, ISO/FSSC/HACCP and safety guidelines and requirements.

• Clean up and maintenance of plant, plant grounds and equipment.

• Document all required data for process operation, testing, cleaning and sanitation activities, (manually and electronically).

• Restock supplies, operate forklift and pallet jack, load/unload delivery trucks, recycle product and prepare product.

• Understand and comply with all production quality system SOPs and documents, safety policies and SDS.

• Work with operation team to increase knowledge of process and equipment operation and to assume more Operator II responsibilities and duties as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and a minimum 1 year in manufacturing environment.

• Must have or be able to obtain forklift operators permit.

• Must have strong work ethic; be detail oriented; be able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

• Demonstrable mechanical ability and mathematical skills.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret charts, graphs, documents, manuals, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Position may require walking and standing long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to handle materials.

• Position requires frequent moving of approximately 50 pounds.

• Working in a non-HVAC building, exposure to seasonal & operational impacted temperatures.

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