Production Operator $20 - $22 per hour, $1.50 differential pay
Balchem
- Ogden, UT
- $20.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 Montvale, New Jersey 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 $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 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:Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in pharmaceutical products manufacturing facility. Pay is $20 - $22 per hour depending on experience plus $1.50 differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts.Essential Functions:Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functionsBe familiar with inventory control procedures and production batch recordsBe familiar with manufacturing equipment to assure equipment is in good working orderOperate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessaryCheck spray patterns and make corrections when necessaryRecord equipment readings and product moisture noting any discrepanciesRecord any problems or peculiarities in the finished productDetermine special packaging requirementsSample finished product and test for proper moisture content, color and consistencyMake certain the blender always has an adequate amount of product available for dryingOversee the cleaning of the equipment and surrounding areasResponsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goalsRequirements:High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred and 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pharmaceutical field)Must have high school level reading, math and comprehension skillsWorking Conditions:Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or liftingFrequent relocating of 100-200 lb. fiber barrels and 55 lb. bags requiredExposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphereManufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objectsIn accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees (Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)In addition, when required to wear a respirator, wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)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.