Quality Technician
Company: balchem
Location: Defiance
Posted on: January 28, 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 :
Performs physical and chemical analysis on 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 successful completion
of the duties of a Quality Control Technician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collects samples for analysis and distributes them
appropriately
Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks)
on product, ingredient 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
Must clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; cleans up the
lab area at the end of 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, maintaining insect lights and
pest boxes
Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality
Assurance Leader
Performs all other duties as requested by management staff
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty independently and satisfactorily
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 apply commonsense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral or 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 boxes full of samples 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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Keywords: balchem, Fort Wayne , Quality Technician, Professions , Defiance, Indiana
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