Extrusion Operator

Balchem Corporation • Albert Lea, MN

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About The Position

The Extrusion Operator maintains continual operation of an extruder used to produce food products, following applicable OSHA, safety, quality, and company standards. The role involves tending and adjusting equipment, monitoring and recording operating and product parameters, communicating machine status to team members, and cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment and work areas for the next production shift. The operator maintains accurate production and sanitation records and adheres to company policies and procedures.

This position works an 8-hour shift. The employer is currently hiring for first shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.). The role requires wearing required personal protective equipment and meeting the physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

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 55 pounds periodically, using safe lifting techniques and equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described, including standing, walking, using hands, communicating, and using vision abilities; the role also regularly involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Compliance with plant personal protective equipment policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety programs and work safely at all times.
• Tend to the assigned machine that extrudes food products.
• Start, stop, adjust, and troubleshoot assigned machines to maximize uptime.
• Accurately record machine operating 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.
• Wear required personal protective equipment when required or needed for safe working conditions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting
• Paid time off, including 80 hours of vacation and 56 hours of paid sick time
• Holiday pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed