Process Operator / Production Operator

About this role

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:

• 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.

• Reception, registration, sampling and control of raw materials, intermediates and final product.

• Labeling and storage of raw materials, intermediates and final products according to SOPs and batch protocols

• Planning and implementation of minor preventive maintenance work.

• Contribute to the development of new and/or updated SOPs and other documentation (checklists, logbooks, etc.)

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment or processes

• Monitoring and recording production data and making adjustments as needed to ensure quality and safety standards are met

• Working together with colleagues to optimize production processes and improve efficiency

• Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe work environment

Candidate profile:

• Relevant work experience as a production / process operator within chemical, pharmaceutical, food or other chemical process facility.

• Vocational training certificate as a process operator / process technician (fagbrev kjemiprosess) combined with relevant work experience in the process industry.

• Good technical insight

• Experience with organic chemistry is an advantage

• Experience with automation is an advantage.

• Good communication skills in English

• Norwegian or other Scandinavian language is an advantage

Personal characteristics:

• Self driven

• Responsible, conscientious, structured and accurate.

• Enjoys operational work.

• Proactive, engaged and adaptable

• Good collaboration skills.

• 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.