Quality & Packaging Tech

3 weeks ago


Faribault MN, United States Balchem Corporation Full time

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. Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. The primary role of technicians is to support the production, packaging, and warehouse operations. These technicians will be required to perform post clean-up inspections, sample testing, issuance of internally printed labels, release of incoming packaging components/raw materials, data entry, CCP verification, and the routing of samples to customers and 3rd party labs. This function is directly tied to the day-to-day operation of equipment and the production of product. technicians will be asked to perform duties such as Documentation Review, Managing HOLDs and Inventories, Finished Product Approval and Release, HACCP Deviations, Foreign Material Reports and the training of entry level technicians. Individuals can be asked to participate in the completion of Customer Complaint Investigations, CAPAs; OOS management associated with the Environmental Monitoring Program as well as internal and external testing deviations; This position is a 12-hour shift from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm on a rotating schedule.
The incoming inspection, sampling, testing, and release of raw materials and packaging components
Auditing, swabbing and release of operations areas and equipment post clean-up activities
and verification of MPRs for the packaging team
Organoleptic and Physical testing of raw materials, Work-In-Process Material (WIP), BULK and Finished Goods (FG)
Collection and routing of samples to customers and 3rd party testing facilities
Routine GMP Auditing of the production facility, providing daily scores used to determine the “audit readiness” of the company
Data entry for the accurate usage of raw materials and packaging components used by the operations group during manufacturing
Perform detailed reviews of Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and Master Packaging Records (MPRs) completed by the operations teams during the manufacturing of products
Process Holds for raw materials and finished goods as needed, complete inventory activities associated with material that is on HOLD
Provide positive, productive Technician training for new team members
Maintain product quality standards
Complete Foreign Material Investigations, HACCP Deviations, and Equipment Verification activities
Work with the Operations group on internal OOS events
Assist as required in investigations of Consumer Complaints
Maintain a work environment that is compliant with hygienic practices applicable to food and dietary supplement manufacturing
Understand, comply with, and enforce GMP requirements throughout the factory
Initiate and support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes
Responsible for correcting/reporting unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment
Quality/Food Safety Expectations:
Follow all Food safety practices and processes applicable to the department
Perform/execute job duties keeping the company’s commitment to quality in mind
Monitor and maintain all food safety activities as part of daily tasks
Enforce food safety plan while producing product
Shift Pass off/ review emails
HACCP Checks (three plus per shift) ,800-line priority (Cargill-5:45)
Clean Inspections – and sign offs
Chemical concentration tests
Albion Testing
KGM testing
Document review
Lot Composite Analysis
Area sanitation
QA Projects, for example:
CAPA’s, complaints, etc.
Review Inventory for Expired Items to Update Lot Status
Level 1 Holds Inventory
GED, High School Diploma, or a minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a dietary supplement, food, medical device, or pharmaceutical setting are required
Basic Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, etc.)
Available to work hours on various shifts with advanced notice
Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures
Knowledge of GFSI accredited programs, and food GMPs is a plus
Motivated to learn the role of Quality in a Food manufacturing environment
Ability to develop fellow technicians to build their “quality mindedness” and improve their overall capability within the department
Experienced at training individuals regarding SOP defined tasks and policies that affect product safety and quality is preferred
Knowledge of SQF and food GMPs experience, SQF, PCQI and HACCP certifications a plus
The noise level in the plant is moderate to loud
There will be exposure to machine noise and food dust when in the plant
Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with or around various chemicals
Occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock
May be risk of exposure to allergens of the industry such as eggs, wheat, peanuts, dairy products, tree nuts, and soy products, as well as latex and powders


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