Extrusion Operator

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Extruder operation.
• Machine troubleshooting.
• Record keeping.
• Food processing sanitation.
• Food manufacturing knowledge.
• Mathematical calculations.
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Safety awareness.