MANUFACTURING OPERATOR

Kent Nutrition Group; United States; On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Kent Nutrition Group in Arcade, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run extrusion and mash mixing lines on a weekend schedule (Friday–Monday), with both day and night options.

You will follow GMP and safety guidelines, maintain logs, and help keep production on schedule while learning feed manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Understanding of feed mill equipment and layout.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruder and mash mixing equipment following safety and GMP guidelines.
• Meet or exceed all product quality standards.
• Complete operation and mixing reports accurately and on time.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned to maintain sanitation.
• Prevent contamination by properly setting turnheads and ensuring bins are clean before use.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with dumping birdseed as needed.
• Adjust operations as needed to maintain product integrity.
• Follow production schedules and sequencing procedures, including flushing and clean-outs.
• Handle and load micro-ingredients safely, including lifting up to 55 lbs. to a height of at least 4 feet.
• Maintain clean, organized ingredient storage areas and follow FIFO practices.
• Perform scheduled cleaning, servicing, and quality assurance tests.
• Keep production running efficiently to support downstream operations.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of mixing activities and samples.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Skills

OSHA safety

Communication skills

Feed manufacturing

Computer basics

Feed mill equipment

Lifting 55 lbs

Dust tolerance

Job description

Overview

Ready to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company? KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Manufacturing Operator in Arcade, NY. This is a weekend opportunity, working Friday through Monday, with both day and night shift options available.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruder and mash mixing equipment following safety and GMP guidelines.
• Meet or exceed all product quality standards.
• Complete operation and mixing reports accurately and on time.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned to maintain sanitation.
• Prevent contamination by properly setting turnheads and ensuring bins are clean before use.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with dumping birdseed as needed.
• Adjust operations as needed to maintain product integrity.
• Follow production schedules and sequencing procedures, including flushing and clean-outs.
• Handle and load micro-ingredients safely, including lifting up to 55 lbs. to a height of at least 4 feet.
• Maintain clean, organized ingredient storage areas and follow FIFO practices.
• Perform scheduled cleaning, servicing, and quality assurance tests.
• Keep production running efficiently to support downstream operations.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of mixing activities and samples.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Understanding of feed mill equipment and layout.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires.

Starting Wage

• $21.00-$27.00 an hour.