Production operator

Prepares and fills containers (drums/cylinders) according to prescribed operational and safety standards; operates semi-automatic machines and hand tools; moves containers; load/unload trucks; performs housekeeping duties to maintain equipment and work areas in clean and functional condition.

Essential functions

Unloads empty containers from trucks utilizing specific safety procedures to ensure proper handling and worker safety; obtains containers

documentation such as bill of lading, counts containers to ensure count agrees with documented number, inspects containers for damage, logs in returned containers and stores containers.

Checks to see that all transfer equipment is operational and functioning; this includes equipment such as scales, pumps, compressors, monitors, etc.

Purges returned containers of all liquid as required; positions containers; makes proper connection; monitors purging and filling processes following specific operational and safety procedures.

Fills containers by following specific operational and safety procedures; ensures that scale is operating properly and ensures that marked tare weight agrees with actual tare weight; attaches grounding wire, connects vent line, opens valves, sets scales to appropriate levels to prevent overfilling; constantly monitors the filling operation to ensure protection against malfunction; closes valves, properly pressurizes containers, tightens container valves and checks for leaks when containers have been filled; applies correct labels and caps to filled containers and stores containers in full container area

Prepares list of specific containers to fill plant order; attaches prepared paperwork to container ensuring accuracy of documents; loads containers onto truck for shipment; may be called on to perform computer data entry.

Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment, machines, and devices such as forklift, pallet jack, hand truck wrenches and other hand tools, and protective clothing.

Performs housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing, disassembling and reassembling equipment as needed; sweep and/or wash floors and work areas to keep equipment and work area clean.

Attends safety meetings as scheduled.

Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

·         Technical degree or related by experience.

·         Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

·         Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.

·         Ability to work in a team environment.

·         Have sense of flexibility, creativity, ownership and independence.

·         Maintain a sanitary, clean and organized work area adhering to all standards and Balchem’s Standard Operating Procedures.

·      Always maintaining a high level of awareness for all safety measures including regulations/procedures set forth by Balchem’s management.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

·         Storage and handling of chemical gases for high level applications in a SEVESO company with a worldwide activity.

·         Use of forklifts.

·         Manual work in a industrial outside surrounding.

·         High level of regulatory compliance.

·         Adhere to the strong safety culture and core values.