Extruder Operator

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Extrude quality product efficiently while meeting established production standards.
• Conduct and document in-process quality checks every 30 minutes.
• Ensure proper additive ingredients are used and applied at specified rates.
• Set up and change die plates and knife heads as required.
• Minimize startup and changeover times while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Communicate effectively with batching operators, meat room operators, and other production personnel regarding product flow and operational status.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including the extrusion line and surrounding production areas.
• Assist with weekly sanitation of production equipment.
• Provide accurate shift handoff information and transfer responsibilities between shifts.
• Complete all production and quality documentation accurately and legibly.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• 1 year experience in production or manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• One or more years of food extrusion experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
• Experience in pet food, food manufacturing, or related processing industries
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Pay

$26.00/hr

Schedule

3rd shift (full time)