QA Relief Technician
Company: balchem
Location: Defiance
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: QA Relief Technician
LOCATION: Defiance
DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance
FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
STATUS: Full Time
BUSINESS SEGMENT: Human Nutrition & Health
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager
DATE UPDATED: 06/2022
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 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:
Performs physical and chemical analysis of raw materials and food
products from various stages of the manufacturing process, as
directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and QA Leader. Accuracy,
reliability, and expediency are essential to the successful
completion of the duties of a QA Relief Technician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collects samples for analysis and distributes them
appropriately.
Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks)
on products, ingredients, and control samples according to
laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each
analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any
deviation.
Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols
including data entry on a computer system. (Falsifying a QC record
will result in disciplinary action)
Communicates effectively all critical information regarding
analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly
legible.
Clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; clean the lab area
at the end of the shift.
Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures
according to company guidelines.
Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance
Manager and/or QA Leader.
General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited
to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples,
collection of environmental samples, bacteria swabs, and
maintaining insect lights and pest boxes.
Covers all lab responsibilities.
Performs all other duties as requested by management staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work any shift and any lab.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty independently and satisfactorily.
Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have experience in testing and recording test results.
Must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to communicate
the results of tests quickly and accurately.
Science background preferred and experience operating scientific
equipment a plus.
Lab performance will be evaluated on an annual basis.
Essential that all tests be run correctly and accurately.
Duties must be executed in a timely manner, so production personnel
receive rapid feedback on product quality.
Failure to complete tasks correctly and on time will result in
dismissal from this position.
Ability to interpret and apply common sense in order to carry out
instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
Must be able to work independently - to organize tasks and manage
the workload.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in
standardized situations.
Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods of
time.
Will be required to lift and carry large sample boxes up several
flights of stairs and throughout the plant.
The plant environment involves working in noisy, wet, slippery, and
hot conditions.
Will be working with hazardous chemicals
Hours as needed by the company
The laboratory will be staffed on off shifts and weekend/holiday
hours may be required due to the variable nature of our
business.
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