2nd Shift - Manufacturing Packaging Operator

Balchem Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is hiring a Manufacturing Packaging Operator for their 2nd shift in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves operating packaging machinery and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and be able to work efficiently in team settings. Competitive pay at $16.00 hourly plus additional shift differentials and benefits make this an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance after 1st month

401(k) with 6% employer match after 60 days

Paid Time Off

Uniforms and safety shoes provided

Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years

Free Cereal

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors is required.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Run packaging machinery, inspect products, maintain workspace.
• Fill bags/totes to specifications and stack products on pallets.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift - Manufacturing Packaging Operator

2nd Shift - Manufacturing Packaging Operator

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Company Overview

At Balchem we are committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets. Our Lincoln, Nebraska location specializes in the production and packaging of high-quality cereal with options that are organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey 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 $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 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.

Company Overview

At Balchem we are committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets. Our Lincoln, Nebraska location specializes in the production and packaging of high-quality cereal with options that are organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey 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 $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 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

We are seeking a diligent packaging operator to join our team. You will play a crucial role in our production process by efficiently running packaging machinery, inspecting products, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Our ideal candidate has high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards at all times.

Essential Functions

• Fill bags or totes to proper weight according to plant and outside agency specifications
• Ensure that the bags are properly sealed so that no powder is leaking out of seal
• Stack finished product on pallets in a neat and orderly manner to facilitate good handling of the pallets in transport
• Properly label product according to instructions including product code, lot number and any special markings
• Sample product for lab and customer and inspect powder samples for any specks and foreign matter to ensure high quality of product and prevent contamination following Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain proper documentation of product packaged as well as rework and scrap produced to ensure accuracy of records; this includes records for metal detector checks, weight checks, equipment and utensil checks
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is in top working order, reporting any problems to the maintenance department
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HACCP Programs for safety of self and others as well as overall compliance
• Practice good housekeeping
• Staging ingredients, cleaning your area and assisting fellow employees in cleaning or setting up other areas
• Clean and sanitize packaging equipment and work area to eliminate contamination sources
• Conduct proficient CIP and COP processes to ensure cleanliness of equipment
• Performs general maintenance skills with basic hand tools as needed
• Other duties may be assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• You must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, and communication skills (both orally and written)
• You must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Possess effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to distinguish colors is required
• Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• You will continually be required to stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling objects, talk, and use your vision and hearing abilities
• Regularly, you will be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, following proper ergonomic principles
• Periodically, you will need to lift up to 50 pounds, using safe and proper lifting techniques and equipment
• You will be engaged in repetitive motions including but not limited to tasks associated with unboxing, loading, moving, and packaging product
  
  
  

What We Offer

• 1st Shift (7am-3pm), 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm), 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)
• Non-Exempt position, earning $16.00 hour plus shift differentials
• Shift differential rate: 2nd Shift ($1 extra per hour), 3rd Shift ($1.50 extra per hour)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance after 1st month
• 401(k) with 6% employer match after 60 days
• Paid Time Off
• Uniforms and safety shoes provided
• Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (work-related)
• Free Cereal
  
  
  

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

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