Extrusion Operator

Balchem Corporation; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k – match 100% up to 6% with vestin

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Limited Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Many Shifts Available

Regular Pay Increases and Skill Assess

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a dedicated operator to maintain extrusion equipment in a 3rd shift role. The position emphasizes safety, machine operation, and accurate recordkeeping to ensure consistent production quality.

Responsibilities include starting/stopping equipment, monitoring parameters, and working with the team to maintain cleanliness and sanitation. 18+ years old required with basic math and equipment knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Tend to assigned extruder and other food production equipment.
• Start, stop, adjust and troubleshoot machines to maximize uptime.
• Accurately record running parameters and product data.
• Communicate machine status with team members.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas between shifts.

Skills

Safety compliance

Machine operation

Recordkeeping

Sanitation

Team communication

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

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 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

To maintain the continual operation of the Extruder while adhering to all OSHA standards, safety standards and quality standards applicable according to Balchem Corporation’s Policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Requires being able to lift 55 lbs. several times during shift
• Participate in Safety programs and work safely at all times.
• Tend to assigned machine that extrudes food products
• Start, stop, adjust, and trouble shoot assigned machines to maximize up-time.
• Accurately record running parameters of machine and product.
• Communicate with team members on machine status.
• Clean and sanitize all food processing equipment and areas are clean and ready for the following shift’s production.
• Maintain appropriate records for all phases of production/sanitation, assuring accurate records.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Individual will continually be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, to talk and hear, and to utilize specific vision abilities including but not limited to close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, using proper ergonomic principles, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Periodically required to lift up to and above 55 pounds, utilizing safe and proper lift techniques and equipment
• Individual will rarely be required to sit
• Individual will operate equipment, including but not limited to computers, drafting equipment and instruments involving scientific meters and measuring devices
• The ability to distinguish colors is required
• Balchem Corporation requires anyone working in the plant or entering the plant to adhere to the personal protective equipment policies and procedures
• All personal protective equipment furnished must be worn by all employees when required or needed to perform proper and safe working conditions
• Individual may rarely be exposed to wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, work in extreme heat (non-weather), work in high noise levels and vibration
• Individual may also be periodically working in high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather)

Other Important Information

Shifts:

• 12-hour shift: Rotating Nights 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
  • 36 hours first week, 48 hours second week
  • ($18 base pay plus $1.50 night differential would make it $19.50 to start!)
• 12-hour shift: Rotating Days 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • 36 hours first week, 48 hours second week
  • $18 base pay

CURRENTLY ONLY HIRING FOR 3rd SHIFT

Benefits:

• $1 per hour increase at 90 days!
• 401k – match 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – 80 hours vacation, 56 hours paid sick
• Holiday Pay – 9 company holidays plus 8 hours “floating” holiday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Many Shifts Available
• Regular Pay Increases and Skill Assessments
• Opportunity for Advancement

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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.