Night Extruder Operator — Pet Food Production Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking a Production Operator III – Extruder Operator for the Decatur, Arkansas facility.

The role entails setting up, running and monitoring extrusion equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinating with maintenance and QA teams. The position operates on the 3rd shift (Mon-Sat, 10 PM – 6:30 AM) at on-site location, with a strong emphasis on mechanical skills, attention to detail, and independent, yet collaborative, work style.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and disassemble extrusion and related processing equipment per SOPs.
• Monitor extrusion processes to maintain consistent operation, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues; communicate downtime and maintenance needs to supervision.
• Perform routine product quality checks (moisture, temperature, protein, fat) as required.
• Coordinate product changeovers and equipment setup to meet production schedules.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking a Production Operator III – Extruder Operator for the Decatur, Arkansas facility.

The role entails setting up, running and monitoring extrusion equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinating with maintenance and QA teams. The position operates on the 3rd shift (Mon-Sat, 10 PM – 6:30 AM) at on-site location, with a strong emphasis on mechanical skills, attention to detail, and independent, yet collaborative, work style.