Extruder Operator

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $26.00/hr.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

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

Recommended for all production roles:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

• 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.

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What Will Put You Ahead:

• 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.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.