Production Operator

Balchem; Verona (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid pension through CentralS

Balchem benefits

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Verona, Missouri, is seeking a Production Operator who can work any shift and join the union. The role involves preparing ingredients, setting up equipment, and operating automatic and semi-automatic production machines.

Responsibilities include moving materials to production, transporting finished goods to storage, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment. A high school diploma and safety focus are required, with forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ability to read, write, perform calculations and follow instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety required.
• Manufacturing and forklift experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients and sets up equipment for manufacturing of products.
• Operates automatic and semi-automatic production machines.
• Moves materials to production area and finished product to storage; maintains sanitary conditions.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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

For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities.

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