Extruder Operator (Days)

Mars • Lebanon, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements. This role requires adherence to safety procedures, operation of extruders to meet food safety standards, and proficiency in quality checks. The operator will monitor equipment efficiency, follow production schedules, and communicate any issues to management. They will also maintain knowledge of equipment, cross-train, and contribute to operational improvements through problem-solving. A clean and safe work environment is essential, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years manufacturing experience
• Certified in Forklift operation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good basic math, reading and writing skills
• Basic knowledge of personal computers
• Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision and a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC
• Complex problem solving, communication skills
• Decision Making Authority and Impact

Nice To Haves

• May require a flexible working schedule, including different rotations, shifts, overtime hours, weekends, and holidays based on business demands.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements.
• Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required.
• Must be able to operate and control extruders, so that all food safety temperatures and gelatinization requirements are met.
• Proficient in completing all required food safety/quality checks and understand the consequences of out of compliance.
• Report or take appropriate action when food safety/quality checks do not meet set specifications such as, temperature, kibble size, moisture, density, color, texture, or foreign materials.
• Monitor running efficiency of processing equipment including downtime, through-put and food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute to that plan.
• Clearly communicate to manager and/or others any disruptions to production plan, quality failures or issues, equipment downtime and material deficiencies.
• Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in milling/processing area.
• Cross train and train others in functional area.
• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving. Provide leadership in solving problems that disrupts the daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the lead or supervisor.

Benefits

• company bonus
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED