Precision Twin-Screw Extruder Operator

Farmina; Reidsville (NC); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid medical plan

401K with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Farmina is seeking an Extruder Operator to run a twin-screw extruder and support production of high-quality pet food products. You will monitor the extrusion process, adjust temperatures, pressures and feed rates, and ensure safety, GMPs and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1–3 years of extrusion or manufacturing experience, with good mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, and the ability to work any shift as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of extrusion/manufacturing experience; twin-screw extruder experience is REQUIRED.
• Ability to work on any shift as needed.
• Familiarity with twin-screw extrusion technology and its applications.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs and process charts.
• Basic math and computer skills for production data entry and analysis.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and monitor twin-screw extruder and upstream/downstream equipment (feeders, preconditioners, cutting systems).
• Adjust machine settings (temperature, pressure, feed rates, moisture) to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure product size, texture, and appearance meet standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks (moisture, density, temperature) and document results.
• Collaborate with QA to address deviations from specifications and maintain traceability of parameters.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (cleaning barrel, screws, dies) and report issues to maintenance.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues; escalate when needed.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs and food safety standards; keep work areas clean.
• Suggest and implement process improvements; assist in refining extrusion recipes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate production logs, including material usage, batch tracking, and machine parameters.

Conhecimentos

Twin-screw extrusion

SOP reading

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Forklift operation

GMP training

HACCP training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Farmina is seeking an Extruder Operator to run a twin-screw extruder and support production of high-quality pet food products. You will monitor the extrusion process, adjust temperatures, pressures and feed rates, and ensure safety, GMPs and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1–3 years of extrusion or manufacturing experience, with good mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, and the ability to work any shift as needed.