Production Operator (Days)

Operate and maintain spray drying equipment in pharmaceutical products manufacturing facility. Pay is $20 - $22 per hour depending on experience.

• Understand raw material blending and finished goods packaging functions

• Be familiar with inventory control procedures and production batch records

• Be familiar with manufacturing equipment to assure equipment is in good working order

• Operate the equipment (spray dryer) using the proper cores and orifices and make sure they are cleaned or replaced when necessary

• Check spray patterns and make corrections when necessary

• Record equipment readings and product moisture noting any discrepancies

• Record any problems or peculiarities in the finished product

• Determine special packaging requirements

• Sample finished product and test for proper moisture content, color and consistency

• Make certain the blender always has an adequate amount of product available for drying

• Oversee the cleaning of the equipment and surrounding areas

• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

• 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 skills

• Position may require walking/standing for long periods; reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting

• Frequent relocating of 100-200 lb. fiber barrels and 55 lb. bags required

• 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 (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)

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