Night Extruder Operator — Efficient Food Production

Mars; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is hiring an Extruder Operator Nights to operate and set up extrusion, drying, and coating lines in our Texas facility. The role focuses on safe start-up, operation, and changeovers within a TPM-enabled environment, ensuring products meet quality standards and production targets.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 2+ years in food manufacturing with automated processes, and preference for an Associate degree in engineering or manufacturing. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes and HMI.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of TPM environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Follow safety procedures including proper Lockout/Tagout protocols.
• Ensure food safety temperatures and gelatinization requirements are met.
• Complete food safety/quality checks and address out-of-spec results.
• Monitor equipment downtime, throughput, and safety requirements.
• Read daily production run schedules and execute as planned.
• Communicate disruptions to production, quality issues, or equipment downtime clearly.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment in processing area and uphold global standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or higher in engineering/manufacturing

Job description

Mars is hiring an Extruder Operator Nights to operate and set up extrusion, drying, and coating lines in our Texas facility. The role focuses on safe start-up, operation, and changeovers within a TPM-enabled environment, ensuring products meet quality standards and production targets.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 2+ years in food manufacturing with automated processes, and preference for an Associate degree in engineering or manufacturing. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.