Senior Extruder Operator - Pet Food Manufacturing

United Petfood

Decatur (AR)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

United Petfood in Decatur, Arkansas is seeking a Production Operator III – Extruder Operator to set up, operate and monitor extrusion lines, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality dry pet food at our Decatur facility.

This on-site role runs Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, reports to the Production Supervisor, and requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work with Maintenance and Quality teams to maintain equipment performance and

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to understand operating procedures and safety instructions.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment.
Familiarity with hand tools and measuring devices.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production instructions.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and disassemble extrusion equipment per SOPs and GMPs.
Prepare and start production equipment according to the schedule and product specs.
Monitor extrusion processes to maintain product quality and efficiency.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Coordinate production changeovers and equipment setup with teams.
Maintain production documentation and quality control records.