Extrusion Support Tech - 2nd Shift, Pet Food Innovator

Champion Petfoods; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Petfoods is seeking an Extrusion Support Technician - 2nd Shift to support extrusion operations from set-up to finished kibble. You will monitor product quality, maintain CCP records, and keep a clean, safe work area in a fast-growing pet food company.

We value candidates with forklift experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong teamwork abilities to contribute to our award-winning brands, ORIJEN and ACANA, on a second shift basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years' experience operating food processing machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and adept with tools and equipment, including ability to safely operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in set-up and operation of extrusion process for cooking and forming kibble.
• Monitor quality and CCP measures to meet standards.
• Utilize ERP to issue, document and inventory department items.
• Manage dry and liquid dosing systems.
• Assist in setup and tear-down of equipment.
• Identify food-safety concerns and resolve them.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Champion Petfoods is seeking an Extrusion Support Technician - 2nd Shift to support extrusion operations from set-up to finished kibble. You will monitor product quality, maintain CCP records, and keep a clean, safe work area in a fast-growing pet food company.

We value candidates with forklift experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong teamwork abilities to contribute to our award-winning brands, ORIJEN and ACANA, on a second shift basis.