Extruder Operator Nights
Core
Operate and maintain extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet daily production targets while ensuring food safety and quality standards.
Role type
Manufacturing operator (food processing)
Builds
Pet food and animal nutrition products
Domain
Food manufacturing
Required skills
Equipment operation, safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout), food safety compliance, production monitoring, basic troubleshooting, HMI usage, physical labor (lifting, pushing, pulling)
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing experience, TPM environment experience, engineering or manufacturing degree, bilingual (English/Spanish)
Technologies
HMI, computer programs
Responsibilities
Start-up and shut-down of extruders, monitor processing efficiency and quality parameters, perform routine cleaning and changeovers, report equipment downtime and quality failures, execute production schedules, maintain hygiene and safety practices
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC