Food Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift $20.50/hr + Benefits

Balchem Corp.; Albert Lea, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Minnesota is seeking an Extruder Operator to maintain continuous operation of the extruder while meeting OSHA, safety, and quality standards.

You will tend to the extrusion equipment, start and adjust machines, record parameters, keep records, and collaborate with the team. The role offers 8-hour shifts on 1st and 3rd shifts, a $1.50 night differential to start, a 401k match, PTO, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate, start, stop and adjust the extruder to maximize up-time and product quality.
• Accurately record running parameters of the machine and product.
• Communicate machine status with team members.
• Clean and sanitize all food processing equipment and areas.
• Maintain records for production and sanitation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Lifting capability

Safety programs

Operate extrusion equipment

Recordkeeping

Team communication

Sanitation & cleaning

Adherence to policies

Basic math

Tools

Extruder equipment

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Minnesota is seeking an Extruder Operator to maintain continuous operation of the extruder while meeting OSHA, safety, and quality standards.

You will tend to the extrusion equipment, start and adjust machines, record parameters, keep records, and collaborate with the team. The role offers 8-hour shifts on 1st and 3rd shifts, a $1.50 night differential to start, a 401k match, PTO, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement.