Extrusion Operator - Nights 7 pm-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 is responsible for setting up and operating extruders and upstream and downstream unit operations, including automatic bagging equipment, efficiently and productively. The operator is also responsible for quality assurance of powder or crisp products. The position works the night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:20 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation. Starting 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 maintain legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of employment. The company is unable to sponsor employment for this position.

Requirements

Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is ideal.
Be willing to roll up your sleeves and contribute as a team player.
Maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout employment; employment sponsorship is unavailable.
Safety-oriented and able to follow safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Set up, start, operate, troubleshoot, shut down, and clean the extruder machine.
Start, operate, troubleshoot, shut down, and clean automated bagging lines.
Coordinate production runs with the production supervisor to ensure orders are completed on time.
Communicate with the relieving operator and the operator running automated bagging lines about equipment and production status.
Coordinate with the blender to ensure adequate materials are prepared for the current 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.
Communicate issues to the Utility or Production Supervisor overseeing the shift.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow personal hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Follow safety policies and procedures.