Extruder Operator (New Production Line) | Lewisburg, OH | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Mars • Lewisburg, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently setting up and operating extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements while maintaining safety and Mars quality standards. The role also contributes actively to a culture of excellence. This position is part of Mars Petcare’s expansion with a new production line at its Lewisburg, Ohio facility.

Starting pay is $25.53 per hour, with an additional $2 shift premium for second- and third-shift work. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Have at least three years of manufacturing experience.
• Have good math, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently set up and operate extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout and all required safety procedures.
• Operate and control extruders to meet food-safety temperature and gelatinization requirements.
• Complete required food-safety and quality checks and understand the consequences of noncompliance.
• Report or take appropriate action when food-safety or quality checks do not meet specifications, including temperature, kibble size, moisture, density, color, texture, or foreign-material standards.
• Monitor processing equipment efficiency, including downtime, throughput, and food-safety requirements.
• Read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute the production plan.
• Clearly communicate production-plan disruptions, quality failures or issues, equipment downtime, and material deficiencies.
• Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in the milling and processing area.
• Contribute actively to a culture of excellence.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
• Company bonus.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

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