Operator $19+ Weekends Off!
Company: balchem
Location: Whittemore
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Operator
LOCATION: Whittemore
DEPARTMENT: Production
FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
STATUS: Full Time
BUSINESS SEGMENT: Human Nutrition & Health
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
DATE UPDATED: 09/01/2021
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
www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY :
Operate and maintain spray dryer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate with previous operator and Production Supervisor
concerning the current/upcoming production run
Note any problems or idiosyncrasies of the product and go over
special packaging requirements
Operate the dryer, using the proper cores and orifices to makes
sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary
Check spray patterns a minimum of three (3) times per hour and make
corrections in order to avoid excessive buildup in the dryer
Make sure all of the production equipment is in good working order,
clean the high-pressure pump, drop points and inline filters so
there is an even and consistent flow of slurry to the dryer
Oversee the blending ang bagging operations on your shift
Re-tare the bagging scale every hour and check bag/drum weights
every hour while making sure packaging materials, labels, stencils,
etc. are correct
Check all blends for proper ingredients and weights
Ensure the blender always has adequate amount of product available
for drying
Pull samples of finished product from each pallet and check them
for proper moisture content, color and consistency
Log dryer readings and product moisture on dryer report sheets and
in Operator's book noting any downtime or problems that may have
occurred
Oversee the cleaning and sweeping of the dryer and bag
house/cyclones after a production run
Make sure all the paperwork pertaining to the finished run is
completed and initialed by the Bagger and Operator
Other duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
and previous experience as a bagger and a blender in the present
manufacturing environment.
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, and Abilities, etc.: Must be able
to move 50 to 75 pounds with consistency.
Working Conditions: Loud environment with exposure to powder and
heavy equipment in a manufacturing atmosphere.
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.
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