1st Shift Extruder Operator

Nature's Bakery•Carson City, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Extruder Operators are responsible for correctly adding pre-made product into the extruder. Extruder Operators use equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner. They work on a strict timeline to ensure the freshest product possible while adhering to all Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements

Ability to work in cold and warm environments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Forklift certified.
Lift products and boxes weighing up to 40lbs.
Have own or ability to acquire steel toe boots.
Individual must be willing to work as a team member

Responsibilities

Responsible for adding approved ingredients in the proper order into the extruder.
Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Operates all scales, meters, mixers, and related mixing equipment.
Weighs or measures materials or products to ensure conformance to specific recipes.
Identifies and marks materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
Modifies materials and products during manufacturing process to meet requirements.
Feeds materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products.
Loads materials and products into machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
Removes materials and products from machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
Understands and follows production schedules.
Communicates effectively with peers, and supervision.
Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to the extruder equipment at the beginning, end and during each shift.
Make-certain that each component of the extruder equipment is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company.
Perform regular and preventative maintenance on extruder equipment to ensure optimum work cycles.
Handle / discard waste in a safe manner.
Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors and food handling equipment is clean and organized appropriately.
Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records.
Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles.
Create daily reports regarding product made and used.
Creates a positive work environment for teammates.
Assumes responsibility for own personal development and continuous learning.
Keeps abreast on new technology, methods and regulations related to responsibilities.
Lives by the Nature’s Bakery, LLC values.