Extrusion Operator – Food Processing with Growth & Benefits

Balchem; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

A leading nutritional and specialty ingredients company is looking for a machine operator to maintain the Extruder operation in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Candidates should be 18 years or older and possess knowledge in food manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include operating machinery, recording production metrics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers a competitive pay structure starting at $19/hr, benefits like 401k matching, and opportunities for advancement.

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 of measure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continual operation of the Extruder.
• Lift 55 lbs. several times during shift.
• Tend to machine that extrudes food products.
• Start, stop, adjust, and troubleshoot assigned machines.
• Record running parameters of machine and product.
• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing operations

Mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Job description

A leading nutritional and specialty ingredients company is looking for a machine operator to maintain the Extruder operation in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Candidates should be 18 years or older and possess knowledge in food manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include operating machinery, recording production metrics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers a competitive pay structure starting at $19/hr, benefits like 401k matching, and opportunities for advancement.