Extruder Operator

Kansas Ag Connection; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cargill, Inc. in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an Extruder Operator for a full-time, third-shift role. The position involves operating extrusion equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety procedures in a food/ingredient production environment.

Responsibilities include in-process quality checks, die/knife adjustments, and collaboration with batch operators. Prior experience in production or manufacturing is preferred; willingness to work overtime and on weekends is required.

Qualifications

• General production/operator ability
• Ability to read and follow 3rd shift instructions

Responsibilities

• Extrude quality product efficiently while meeting production standards.
• Conduct in-process quality checks every 30 minutes.
• Set up and change die plates and knife heads as required.
• Minimize startup and changeover times while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and assist with weekly sanitation of production equipment.

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Extruder Operator#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 26.00 per hour26.0000 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Extruder Operator| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.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.**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.**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.**Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 08/13/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc CUMMINGS, Kansas | Cargill, Inc Topeka, Kansas || Cargill, Inc Salina, Kansas | |2 people are interested in this job.