Manufacturing Process Technician
Company: Balchem
Location: Slate Hill
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Entry Level - Food Manufacturing Machine Operator -- 2nd and 3rd
Shifts Available -- $18/hour to start
POSITION SUMMARY :
Prepares ingredients and sets up equipment according to prescribed
instructions for the manufacturing of products; operates automatic
and semi-automatic production machines in all phases of the Encap
manufacturing process, producing quality products and adhering to
safety policies and procedures. Moves materials to production area
for processing and moves finished product to storage area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety
equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
Performs all Production Assistant duties, accurately and with
minimal supervision
Operates Encap production equipment, consistently producing quality
products; Follows all Production related SOPs
Prepares ingredients for processing by determining correct charge
weights according to instructions; sets batch controls to follow
the product recipes; monitors processing operations and data,
making adjustments to equipment as appropriate to ensure a quality
product
Maintains a log of each product processed, including: code, lot
number of raw, finished goods, date, operator's name, batch number,
raw materials used, process readings at regular intervals, shift
production data and other operational comments
Operates a variety of equipment and machines such as fork truck,
skid jack, circular vibratory screens, blender, boilers, chillers,
dust collectors, scales, high pressure hoses, pumps, air
compressors, air conditioners, dust collectors, flow meters and
hand tools
Takes process material samples as needed for laboratory testing
Performs chemical and physical testing on in-process encapsulated
products to determine adherence to prescribed specifications
Interprets lab analysis as relates to in-process batch quality
Performs housekeeping duties including steam cleaning and washing
equipment, disassembling and reassembling as needed; sweep and wash
floors and work areas to maintain equipment and work area in
sanitary condition
Monitors equipment and performs general maintenance repairs, as
necessary; Examples include, but are not limited to
changing/cleaning filters and unplugging piping
Other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalency
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; good oral and
written communication skills and ability to perform mathematical
calculations
Manufacturing and forklift experience preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Continuous physical activity throughout the work day such as
climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting (60 lbs.), hearing, talking, repetitive
motion
Ability to distinguish colors and operate a forklift
Works inside most of the time, periodically with temperatures and
noise above ambient level, proximity to moving mechanical parts,
potential exposure to chemicals which are constantly monitored and
wears respirator when manufacturing specified products
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Keywords: Balchem, Paterson , Manufacturing Process Technician, Professions , Slate Hill, New Jersey
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