Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift 11pm-7:20 am

Actus Nutrition•Rochelle, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Foods, an Actus Nutrition Company, is seeking an Extrusion Operator for its Rochelle, Illinois team. The role sets up and operates extruders and upstream and downstream production operations, including automated bagging equipment, to produce powder or crisp products efficiently and productively. The operator is responsible for product quality assurance and coordinates production activities with supervisors, blenders, and other operators. The posted schedule is third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:20 a.m. Pay is $20.75 per hour, with a $0.75 night-shift differential. The company offers advancement opportunities and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) company match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States throughout employment; employment sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is ideal.
Be willing to perform hands-on work and contribute as a team player.
Maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout employment; the company cannot sponsor employment for this position.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate extruders and upstream and downstream unit operations, including automatic bagging equipment.
Start up, operate, troubleshoot, shut down, and clean the extruder machine.
Start up, operate, troubleshoot, shut down, and clean automated bagging lines.
Coordinate production runs with the production supervisor to help ensure orders are completed on time.
Communicate with the relieving operator and the operator running the automated bagging lines about equipment status and the current production run.
Communicate with the blender to ensure adequate materials are prepared for the order and blend materials as required.
Monitor and record production line set points and critical control points.
Monitor product quality attributes, including particle size distribution, moisture content, pH, sediments, bulk density, and shape, and adjust processing to correct deviations.
Report issues to the Utility or Production Supervisor overseeing the shift.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow personal hygiene and GMP requirements, along with safety policies and procedures.