Extruder Operator

Mars Incorporated • Temple, TX

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About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking an Extruder Operator to join their pet food manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. The role involves operating and maintaining extruder machines, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to hygiene and quality standards. The operator will be responsible for routine operational tasks, monitoring production lines, and facilitating communication with team members to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Educated to GCSE level or above.
• Fluent English verbal and written skills.
• Experience in the FMCG / TMP / Factory Operations industry is desirable.
• Mechanical training or background is a must.
• Fluent in Microsoft computer applications.
• Experience with quality checks and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day running of extruder in line with global standards & monitoring regimes.
• Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance when the operator cannot correct downtime.
• Facilitate good communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure timely and effective changeovers.
• Perform quality checks and ensure schedules are achieved with minimal downtime.
• Escalate issues as appropriate and provide full and accurate verbal and written handover.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees