Meta - Extruder Operator - Night Shift

Diamond Pet Foods; Meta (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical

100% Employer paid Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Employer provided Life Insurance andAD

Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Employer paid Long-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Profit Sharing

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Uniforms

Safety Incentive Bonus

Boot Vouchers

Prescription Safety Glasses

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking an Extruder Operator for the Night Shift (4:00 pm – 4:20 am) to produce pet food kibble per precise specs and manage changeovers with minimal downtime. The role requires attention to detail, technical proficiency, and stamina in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include 100% employer-paid Medical and Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, life and AD&D coverage, disability insurance, 401k with match, profit sharing, paid PTO/holidays, uniforms, safety incentives, boot vouchers,

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment screening including drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks (lift, climb, squat, bend, pull, push, scrub).

Responsibilities

• Produce pet food kibble according to precise specifications.
• Manage product changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot quality issues to maintain standards.
• Ensure production processes meet consistency and quality targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Physical strength

Manual dexterity

Job description

Extruder Operator – Night Shift

Join our dynamic pet food manufacturing team at Diamond Pet Foods as an Extruder Operator! Opening is for Night Shift with working hours of 4:00 pm – 4:20 am. The Extruder Operator is responsible for producing pet food kibble according to precise specifications and managing product changeovers with minimal downtime. Other key duties include performing routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting quality issues, and ensuring consistent production standards. This role requires attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to maintain high efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Rate

$22.00 per hour

Plus $2.50 per hour night shift differential

Superior Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical
• 100% Employer paid Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer provided Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short -Term Disability
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k with employer match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid PTO
• Paid Holiday's
• Uniforms
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Boot Vouchers
• Prescription Safety Glasses

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening (drug screen, background check, and physical.)
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb, squat, bend, pull, push, and scrub in all directions.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles.
• Work performed requires employees to operate in all different temperatures/weather, dusty areas, confined spaces, and heights.
• Employees are required to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses at all times.