Extrusion Operator

Balchem • Albert Lea, MN

8d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com . POSITION SUMMARY To maintain the continual operation of the Extruder while adhering to all OSHA standards, safety standards and quality standards applicable according to Balchem Corporations Policies.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and equipment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Requires being able to lift 55 lbs. several times during shift
• Participate in Safety programs and work safely at all times.
• Tend to assigned machine that extrudes food products
• Start, stop, adjust, and trouble shoot assigned machines to maximize up-time.
• Accurately record running parameters of machine and product.
• Communicate with team members on machine status.
• Clean and sanitize all food processing equipment and areas are clean and ready for the following shifts production.
• Maintain appropriate records for all phases of production/sanitation, assuring accurate records.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Benefits

• 401k match 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off 80 hours vacation, 56 hours paid sick
• Holiday Pay 9 company holidays plus 8 hours floating holiday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Many Shifts Available
• 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