Extruder Operator (New Production Line) | Lewisburg, OH | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Core
Operate and set up extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet daily production requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Role type
Manufacturing operator (extrusion line)
Builds
Pet food products (kibble)
Domain
Food manufacturing / Pet care
Required skills
Equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Food safety compliance, Quality inspection, Production scheduling, Equipment monitoring
Responsibilities
Operate extruders to meet food safety temperatures and gelatinization requirements; Monitor running efficiency of processing equipment including downtime and throughput; Report quality failures or issues such as temperature, kibble size, moisture, density, color, texture, or foreign materials; Execute daily production run schedules; Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in milling/processing area.