Quality Assurance Specalist - Night Shift

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:

Responsible for activities involving quality assurance at Albion's Utah Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect, sample, and release or reject incoming components and materials.
• Review all receiving records for components, packaging, and labels.
• Determine whether all components, packaging, and labels conform to specifications.
• Approve and release from quarantine all components, packaging, and labels before they are used.
• Determine whether all in-process specifications are met.
• Determine whether each finished batch conforms to product specifications.
• Approve and release or reject each finished batch for distribution including and reprocessed finished batch.
• Ensure that manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and holding operations ensure the quality of product and that the product is packaged and labeled as specified in the master manufacturing record.
• Approve or reject all processes, specifications, written procedures, controls, tests, and examinations, and deviations from or modifications to them, that may affect product quality.
• Ensure that required representative samples are collected.
• Ensure that all tests and examinations required are conducted.
• Review and approve the results of all required test and examinations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all internal programs and requirements designed for production of safe, quality products.
• Review and approve batch production related records.
• Periodically review all records for calibration of instruments and controls.
• Write, revise, and review standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Inspect and conduct GMP facility audits.
• Conduct QA involvement with production teams to improve manufacturing systems.

• REQUIREMENTS:
• Possess a High School diploma or GED with two (2) years of relevant manufacturing experience in the food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Considerable knowledge of various aspects of basic computer operations and systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Meticulous nature, displaying a penchant for detail and precision.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Work independently while developing effective working relationships with managers and fellow employees.
• Ability to follow GMP standards and guidelines.
• Ability to review, understand and apply information set forth in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to handle confidential information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to mineral powder products
• Must be able to work in a corrosive environment with exposure to acid fumes, caustic and toxic substances

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