1st Shift - Manufacturing Production Operator

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Company Overivew

At Balchem we are committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets. Our Lincoln, Nebraska location specializes in the production and packaging of high-quality cereal with options that are organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free. 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

Company Overivew

At Balchem we are committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets. Our Lincoln, Nebraska location specializes in the production and packaging of high-quality cereal with options that are organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free. 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

Position Summary

We are seeking a diligent production operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the continual operation of the Cooker and Extruder machines by maintaining machinery, keeping the workspace clean and safe, and adhering to all OSHA standards, quality standards, and Balchem Policies. Our ideal candidate has experience with machinery, is familiar with the manufacturing process from raw material to finished product and/or has prior food handling related experience.

You should be able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and maintain high-quality work standards at all times.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with other Operators, being aware of timing and speed, while maintaining the standards of product
• Operate the Cooker and/or Extruder machine making necessary changes, including but not limited to continual operation and unloading, setting up feed systems, screw configuration, and perform basic troubleshooting efforts, while ensuring adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain the necessary functions of the augers, scales, slurry injector, and understand the need to vent steam, and cook cycle times to ensure product flow to surge bin
• Properly utilize the Programmable Logic Controller, loading the recipe, and both manual and auto cooker operations, making necessary changes if needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reporting any discrepancies or concerns
• Accurately handle all paperwork and collect data, maintaining proper reporting in the ERP systems for all returned ingredients
• Monitor product quality and promptly notify the appropriate personnel of any issues that arise
• Maintain a sanitary work area adhering to all OSHA standards and Balchem Corporation's Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to in process, end of shift, end of run, quarterly and as otherwise directed
• Always maintaining a high level of awareness for all safety measures…