Agglomeration Operator

Balchem Corporation • Albert Lea, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agglomeration Operator maintains continual operation of the agglomerator while adhering to applicable OSHA, safety, quality, and Balchem Corporation standards and policies. The operator tends to equipment used to agglomerate food products, monitors and records machine and product parameters, communicates machine status to teammates, and cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas for the next production shift. The role involves operating equipment and performing physically demanding work, including lifting loads above 50 pounds at times.

The position is listed with morning/mid shifts, an eight-hour workday, Monday through Friday. Days vary. The stated minimum starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a $1 shift differential for the mid shift.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to lift up to and above 50 pounds periodically, using safe lifting techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continual operation of the agglomerator while following applicable OSHA, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in safety programs and work safely at all times.
• Tend to the assigned machine used to agglomerate food products.
• Start, stop, adjust, and troubleshoot assigned machines to maximize uptime.
• Accurately record machine running parameters and product information.
• Communicate machine status to team members.
• Clean and sanitize food-processing equipment and work areas so they are ready for the following shift's production.
• Maintain accurate records for all phases of production and sanitation.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% matching up to 6%, with immediate vesting.
• 80 hours of vacation paid time off and 56 hours of paid sick time.
• Pay for nine company holidays plus an eight-hour floating holiday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Account.
• Regular pay increases and skill assessments.
• Opportunity for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed