Packaging Lead - Balchem : Job Details

Packaging Lead

Balchem

Job Location : Lincoln,NE, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-21T09:05:35Z

Job Description :

Packaging Lead

Department: 590 Pack Line 1

Location: Lincoln, NE

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq:BCPC) is a publicly traded global specialty ingredients company with $640 million plus in revenue and north of $3 billion market cap, having witnessed steady growth over the past several years. The Company was founded in 1967 and is based in New Hampton, NY (Hudson Valley area). Balchem develops, manufactures, and markets specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, and medical sterilization industries in the United States and internationally. The Company consists of four business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Specialty Products; and Industrial Products and employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in many diverse activities, developing the company into chosen market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Line Leader is responsible for operating the packaging line. Must be knowledgeable and comply with all Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Directly reports to the Packaging Supervisor for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation. Maintains and guarantees Balchem Corporation quality and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Operate the packaging line in a safe and professional manner and as per operation guidelines

+ Provide assistance and training of equipment operations, including; cartoner, metal detector, VFFS scale, form fill/seal machine, case sealer, and palletizer; ensure cleaning and maintenance is performed as needed; must operate equipment without assistance

+ Monitor bulk density and finished material without assistance; monitor finished material appearance, blend, and weigh ingredients without assistance; utilize the Repalletization Program with minimal assistance

+ Ensure all paperwork is complete in an accurate and timely manner; ensure the documentation complies with Balchem standards

+ Keep a neat, clean, and orderly work setting by completing the cleaning tasks as assigned; complete the Master Sanitation Schedule as necessary

+ Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions

+ Operate a forklift in a safe and professional manner; maintain forklift certification.

+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks

+ Monitor product quality to meet Balchem standards; report to Supervisor any deviation from scheduling or quality of service that may become a potential liability; resolve all operations problems as necessary during the shift

+ Attend all Company-sponsored training events, i.e., safety training talks and annual training sessions, targeted for continuing personal growth and development; know and follow all QC, QA, GMP, and OSHA training procedures

+ Report to your Supervisor any failure to adhere to Balchem work ethics and standards

+ Perform other duties as assigned

+ 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/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

+ High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

+ Must have previous supervisory experience

+ Must be a certified forklift operator

+ 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 have the ability to multi-task and prioritize

+ Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy)

+ Ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to Company production, personnel, and safety procedures

+ Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

+ Ability to write simple correspondence

+ Ability to 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

+ Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit

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