As our new Production / Process Operator, you will join our Operations team and play a key part in the production of our intermediates and our final product, Vitamin K2. You will in addition to production activities from A-Z perform simple maintenance and correctly log in batch protocols.
This is a unique opportunity to become a member of a team where each individual contributes and shares their knowledge, supports each other, and appreciates SOPs for a safe and efficient production process. Throughout, you will help drive continuous improvement while keeping safety and quality first. This is a shift-based position reporting to the Operations Lead.
Job summary:
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Daily, hands-on operation of production, including control of raw material quantities, preparation of solvents, cleaning of production equipment as required, maintaining batch protocols, continuous monitoring of important production parameters, waste management, etc.
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Reception, registration, sampling and control of raw materials, intermediates and final product.
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Labeling and storage of raw materials, intermediates and final products according to SOPs and batch protocols
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Planning and implementation of minor preventive maintenance work.
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Contribute to the development of new and/or updated SOPs and other documentation (checklists, logbooks, etc.)
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Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment or processes
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Monitoring and recording production data and making adjustments as needed to ensure quality and safety standards are met
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Working together with colleagues to optimize production processes and improve efficiency
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Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
Candidate profile:
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Relevant work experience as a production / process operator within chemical, pharmaceutical, food or other chemical process facility.
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Vocational training certificate as a process operator / process technician (fagbrev kjemiprosess) combined with relevant work experience in the process industry.
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Good technical insight
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Experience with organic chemistry is an advantage
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Experience with automation is an advantage.
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Good communication skills in English
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Norwegian or other Scandinavian language is an advantage
Personal characteristics:
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Self driven
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Responsible, conscientious, structured and accurate.
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Enjoys operational work.
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Proactive, engaged and adaptable
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Good collaboration skills.
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Comfortable working both independently and in a team.
We offer:
An international, listed (NASDAQ) company with growth ambitions, and a solid position in the global market.
Competitive conditions, good insurance arrangements and shared lunch arrangements.
Good and professional working environment, with an informal tone.
A well-composed and well-functioning team.
The right candidate may get the opportunity to cross train to become a versatile operator that can contribute on both sites in Oslo/Bærum.
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.