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Quality Tech - Faribault, MN, United States - Balchem Corporation
Description
Text to ApplyText JOIN3052 toTEAM 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 POSITION SUMMARY:The primary role of technicians is to support the production, packaging, and warehouse operations.
These technicians will be required to perform post clean-up inspections, sample testing, issuance of internally printed labels, release of incoming packaging components/raw materials, data entry, CCP verification, and the routing of samples to customers and 3rd party labs.
This function is directly tied to the day-to-day operation of equipment and the production of product.technicians will be asked to perform duties such as Documentation Review, Managing HOLDs and Inventories, Finished Product Approval and Release, HACCP Deviations, Foreign Material Reports and the training of entry level technicians.
Individuals can be asked to participate in the completion of Customer Complaint Investigations, CAPAs; OOS management associated with the Environmental Monitoring Program as well as internal and external testing deviations; participate in verification and validation activities and reporting and assist with special customer requests related to the QA function.
This position is a 12-hour shift from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm on a rotating schedule.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The incoming inspection, sampling, testing, and release of raw materials and packaging components
Auditing, swabbing and release of operations areas and equipment post clean-up activities
Issuance of product specific labeling that is generated at Balchem, Inc., and verification of MPRs for the packaging team
Verification of HACCP Program during the production of bulk and retail products
Organoleptic and Physical testing of raw materials, Work-In-Process Material (WIP), BULK and Finished Goods (FG)
Collection and routing of samples to customers and 3rd party testing facilities
Routine GMP Auditing of the production facility, providing daily scores used to determine the "audit readiness" of the company
Data entry for the accurate usage of raw materials and packaging components used by the operations group during manufacturing
Perform detailed reviews of Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and Master Packaging Records (MPRs) completed by the operations teams during the manufacturing of products
Process Holds for raw materials and finished goods as needed, complete inventory activities associated with material that is on HOLD
Release bulk and retail finished goods through the Balchem, Inc. product approval process
Provide positive, productive Technician training for new team members
Maintain product quality standards
Complete Foreign Material Investigations, HACCP Deviations, and Equipment Verification activities
Work with the Operations group on internal OOS events
Assist as required in investigations of Consumer Complaints
Perform the tasks associated with the trending and reporting of results related to the Environmental Monitoring program, including OOS events
Participate in SOP Review and Revision
Participate in Cleaning Verification Activities and Reporting
Maintain a work environment that is compliant with hygienic practices applicable to food and dietary supplement manufacturing
Understand, comply with, and enforce GMP requirements throughout the factory
Initiate and support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes
Must develop cooperative relationships with other departments
All other duties as necessary to the success of Balchem, Inc
Safety Expectations:
Responsible for performing all job requirements in a safe manner using the proper PPE and being a proactive safety role model with co-workers
Responsible for correcting/reporting unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment
Responsible for cleanliness within the work department Quality/Food
Safety Expectations:
Follow all Food safety practices and processes applicable to the department
Perform/execute job duties keeping the company's commitment to quality in mind
Monitor and maintain all food safety activities as part of daily tasks
Enforce food safety plan while producing product
Activity Priorities:
Shift Pass off/ review emails
HACCP Checks (three plus per shift) ,800-line priority (Cargill-5:45)
Keep all rooms running
Clean Inspections – and sign offs
Chemical concentration tests
Line clearances
Beginning of lot and end of lot metal checks lot code checks
Issue labels
GMP's and random line checks
Complete calibration Checks
Environmental Sampling as assigned
Albion Testing
KGM testing
Document review
Samples prepared for Outside Lab by 8:00 AM
Clean Scoops
Lot Composite Analysis
Area sanitation
QA Projects, for example:
CAPA's, complaints, etc.
Filing Paperwork
Review Inventory for Expired Items to Update Lot Status
Level 1 Holds Inventory
Updating specifications
REQUIREMENTS:
GED, High School Diploma, or a minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a dietary supplement, food, medical device, or pharmaceutical setting are required
Basic Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, etc.)
Available to work hours on various shifts with advanced notice
Aptitude to stay focused and work tasks through to completion
Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures
Knowledge of GFSI accredited programs, and food GMPs is a plus
Demonstrated ability to work effectively while performing detail orientated work in a in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and respect
Motivated to learn the role of Quality in a Food manufacturing environment
Ability to develop fellow technicians to build their "quality mindedness" and improve their overall capability within the department
BA or BS in a math or science-based program preferred
Continuing Education in auditing, problem solving, or root cause is preferred
Experienced at training individuals regarding SOP defined tasks and policies that affect product safety and quality is preferred
Knowledge of SQF and food GMPs experience, SQF, PCQI and HACCP certifications a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders
Frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
This position is performed in a production environment in a manufacturing location
The noise level in the plant is moderate to loud
There will be exposure to machine noise and food dust when in the plant
Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with or around various chemicals
Occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock
Production environment includes varying temperatures (heat, cold and moisture)
May be risk of exposure to allergens of the industry such as eggs, wheat, peanuts, dairy products, tree nuts, and soy products, as well as latex and powders