Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift
Company: balchem
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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
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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