Pet Food Grinder/Extruder Operator — Hands-On, Team-Driven

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Saratoga (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Opr/Extruder Assistant to operate the grinder/extruder and ensure proper machine function. You will accurately record batch data and report to QA, supporting product quality and traceability.

You will mix ingredients at controlled temperatures, load materials, and navigate touch screen controls. As a team member, you will contribute to continuous improvement and uphold company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computer usage required.
• Forklift license preferred and may need to obtain it after start.
• Heavy machinery experience preferred.
• Preferred pet food production experience.
• Military experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine. Make adjustments as needed, accurately records written data tied to individual batches as it enters extrusion. Data is reported to quality assurance.
• Mixes proper ingredients at correct temperature, supplies and loads any material needed for the proper mixture of pet food. Changes screens and rotation of hammers through touch screen computer.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure BEST practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings.
• Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems; understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Grinder Opr/Extruder Assistant and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Skills

Basic computer usage

Heavy machinery experience

Forklift license

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Opr/Extruder Assistant to operate the grinder/extruder and ensure proper machine function. You will accurately record batch data and report to QA, supporting product quality and traceability.

You will mix ingredients at controlled temperatures, load materials, and navigate touch screen controls. As a team member, you will contribute to continuous improvement and uphold company policies and safety standards.