Production Operator

Balchem; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid pension

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is hiring a Production Operator who can work any shift and join the union. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, setting up equipment, and operating production machines while ensuring safety and sanitation.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math, and the ability to communicate across levels of staff. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds and working in varied conditions with protective clothing as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills to follow instructions and communicate with coworkers.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and measurements.
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Forklift experience preferred for material handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients and sets up equipment according to prescribed instructions for the manufacturing of products.
• Operates automatic and semi-automatic production machines in the manufacturing process.
• Moves materials to production area for processing and moves finished product to storage area.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain equipment and work area in sanitary condition.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Safety consciousness

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary: Production Operator (Must be able to work any shift and be willing to join Union)

Prepares ingredients and sets up equipment according to prescribed instructions for the manufacturing of products; operates automatic and semi-automatic production machines in the manufacturing of products; moves materials to production area for processing and moves finished product to storage area; performs housekeeping duties to maintain equipment and work area in sanitary condition.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required, with ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate with all levels of employees. Strong commitment to safety required. Manufacturing and forklift experience desirable. Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical. Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous physical activity throughout the workday such as walking, stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 100 pounds, hearing, talking, repetitive motions and moving objects up to 1,100 pounds with manual equipment such as hand trucks.
• Ability to distinguish colors and operate a forklift
• Works inside and outside, subject to changes in temperature and other weather conditions, noise above ambient levels, proximity to moving mechanical parts, potential exposure to chemicals, which is constantly monitored, and wear protective clothing when performing specific procedures.

We offer:

• Starting Salary $26.51/hour
• Plus – Shift Premium $.40/hr, 2nd Shift & $.60/hr, 3rd Shift
• Plus – Additional Shift Premium for employees assigned to weekends $0.50/hr
• Company paid pension through Central States