Packager

Entry Level Packager

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

Tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Fill bags or totes to proper weight according to plant and outside agency specificationsEnsure that the bags are properly sealed so that no powder is leaking out of sealStack finished product on pallets in a neat and orderly manner to facilitate good handling of the pallets in transportProperly label product according to instructions including product code, lot number and any special markingsSample product for lab and customer and inspect powder samples for any specks and foreign matter to ensure high quality of product and prevent contamination following Standard Operating ProceduresMaintain proper documentation of product packaged as well as rework and scrap produced to ensure accuracy of records; this includes records for metal detector checks, weight checks, equipment and utensil checksInspect equipment to ensure it is in top working order, report any problems to supervisor or maintenanceFollow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HACCP Programs for safety of self and others as well as overall compliancePractice good housekeepingStaging ingredients, cleaning your area and assisting fellow employees in cleaning or setting up other areas and other duties, jobs and functions as assigned or requiredClean and sanitize packaging equipment and work area to eliminate contamination sourcesConduct proficient CIP and COP processes to ensure cleanliness of equipmentPerforms general maintenance skills with basic hand tools as neededOther duties as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:High school Diploma or equivalent preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilySome production experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:Continuous physical activity through the work day such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and moving objects weighing up to 55 lbs.

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