Manufacturing Production Operator

Manufacturing Production Operator-$22 CAD

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of:
  • Mixing ingredients into product vessels with accuracy
  • Maintain and monitor critical control points of the process
  • Operate production equipment
  • Operate packaging equipment
  • P rior experience in a food or other manufacturing environment is an asset
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Use lifting equipment and forklift trucks
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Accurately complete process documents
  • Carry out basic quality and testing checks
• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of inventory control procedures and production batch records
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and obtain the ability to operate the company’s manufacturing equipment: spray dryer, mixing vessels, packaging equipment, processing equipment
• Learn material-blending procedures and demonstrate ability to perform blending processes
• All employees are required to adhere to all certification compliance requirements, (i.e. GMP, ISO, Kosher, Halal, etc.)
• Must also follow CIP chemical cleaning; COP chemical cleaning, maintaining a clean work environment, following work instructions, reading work instructions, following and comprehension of paperwork, documentation and proper material handling
• Assist with water room duties as yet to be described such as adjusting pH, addition of antifoam, etc.
• Become skilled at operating a forklift in a safe manner while working in and around people and equipment
• Responsible for cleaning equipment and the surrounding work areas
• Learn the process of and assist in the standardization of facility specific Work Instructions (WI)
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals
• Knowledge of food production GMP is an preferred but not required
• WHMIS training is an preferred but not required

• Physically healthy and able to work standing/walking for 12 hour periods
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Abilities, etc.:
  High school level reading, math, writing and comprehension skills
• Must be able to understand and follow processing, safety, and quality guidelines written in English
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift operators permit
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to process extensive amounts of documentation legibly

• Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
• Exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a loud manufacturing atmosphere
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29
  
  CFR ) 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)