Extruder Operator - Night Shift

KLN ENTERPRISES INC • Perham, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Night Shift-Dry Extruder Operator position.  Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below.

Requirements

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• Willing and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis

Responsibilities

• Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy.
• Communicate with the mill room and dry packaging personnel as to which bins should be used for their immediate production needs.
• Coordinate with slurry operators to verify which tanks to use for liquid injection products.
• Choose correct die plate and set up knives for next production run scheduled
• Operate the extruder and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis.
• Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift.
• Monitor all feed formulas presented to them for color, odor, and grind notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specifications.
• Cleaning systems as required between production runs. Daily clean up and sanitation of extruder area.
• Setting up die plates for each different production run and monitoring knife wear.
• Calibrate process liquid mass flow meters prior to runs that require their usage
• Take monthly and semi-annual inventory of department ingredients.
• Involved in weekly cleaning of extrusion area per weekly cleaning schedule
• Notify maintenance of any unusual equipment noises or failures. Train New Department employees.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 104 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 401k Match Opportunity
• Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed