Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift
Company: balchem
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
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:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I perform quality assurance
duties as needed to support plant operations. Examines Company
facilities to ensure standards are maintained and product integrity
is preserved. Monitors cleaning and sanitation procedures and
performs product testing. Directly reports to the Quality Assurance
Manager for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation.
Maintains and guarantees Balchem Corporation's quality and safety
standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with Production Managers, Supervisors and Leads to monitor and
document the food safety and food quality of raw and finished
products; report any deviation from quality of service that may
become a potential liability
Perform QA testing during the course of production, including, but
not limited to, moisture, sensory, and screen profile analysis;
resolve all quality problems
Monitor timeliness and completeness of QA procedures and
documentation, i.e., equipment line cleans, Master Sanitation
Schedule (MSS) duties, Critical Control Point/Control Point
(CCP/CP) procedures, etc.
Ensure all paperwork is complete in an accurate and timely manner;
ensure the documentation complies with Company food safety and food
quality standards
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel,
safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep
Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and
procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood-borne pathogens,
confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment
operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders,
lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, etc.) as
appropriate
Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate
action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe
conditions
Provide proper documents and control samples to shift leaders and
operators as needed for production
Provide team-based training on food quality and food safety during
huddle meetings, specific training classes, monthly training,
etc.
Assist and monitor cleaning and sanitation procedures
Consistently be on time to work, meetings, and training
sessions
Attend all Company-sponsored training events, i.e., safety training
talks, and monthly training sessions, targeted for continuing
personal growth and development
Report to your Manager any failure to adhere to Balchem Corporation
work ethics and standards
Assist with research and development (R&D) projects
Maintain the verification and calibration programs for moisture
balances and scales (bench top)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance
Manager
Consistently communicate verbally or written, any pertinent
information regarding food safety, food quality, or quality
assurance matters to QA team, QA Manager, operations and when
appropriate customers
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or food
science is desirable
One to two years of experience in production, facility quality
control is highly desirable
Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization,
time management, documentation, and communication skills (both
orally and written)
Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to
multi-task and prioritize
Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and
trustworthy) is necessary
The ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing
responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to company
production, personnel, and safety procedures is needed
The ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence,
memos, write correspondence and effectively present information in
one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and
other employees of the organization
Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional
manner
The ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building
a positive team spirit is required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Individual will continually be required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle or feel, to talk and hear, and to utilize
specific vision abilities including but not limited to close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
the ability to adjust focus
Regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and
crawl, using proper ergonomic principles, taste, smell, and lift up
to 25 pounds
Periodically required to lift up to and above 50 and 100 pounds,
utilizing safe and proper lift techniques and equipment
Individual will rarely be required to sit
Individual will operate equipment, including but not limited to
computers, drafting equipment and instruments involving scientific
meters and measuring devices
The ability to distinguish colors is required
Balchem Corporation requires anyone working in the plant or
entering the plant to adhere to the personal protective equipment
policies and procedures
All personal protective equipment furnished must be worn by all
employees when required or needed to perform proper and safe
working conditions
Individual may rarely be exposed to wet or humid conditions,
working near moving mechanical parts, work in extreme heat
(non-weather), work in high noise levels and vibration
Individual may also be periodically working in high or precarious
places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather)
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