Extruder Operator (Days)

**Job Description:** **Extruder Operator** **Primary Responsibilities** - Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements. - Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required - Must be able to operate and control extruders, so that all food safety temperatures and gelatinization requirements are met. - Proficient in completing all required food safety/quality checks and understand the consequences of out of compliance. - Report or take appropriate action when food safety/quality checks do not meet set specifications such as, temperature, kibble size, moisture, density, color, texture, or foreign materials. - Monitor running efficiency of processing equipment including downtime, through-put and food safety requirements. - Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute to that plan. - Clearly communicate to manager and/or others any disruptions to production plan, quality failures or issues, equipment downtime and material deficiencies - Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in milling/processing area - Cross train and train others in functional area - Improve operations through individual and group problem solving. Provide leadership in solving problems that disrupts the daily production goals - Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity - Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the lead or supervisor **Physical Requirements** - Must be capable of working at elevated heights - Must be able to lift 50lbs repetitively - Must be able to lift to 65 lbs. occasionally - Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals **Other Requirements** - Position will be on days, but may require a flexible working schedule, including different rotations, shifts, overtime hours, weekends, and holidays based on business demands. **Education, Experience and Skills Required** - Minimum of three years manufacturing experience - Certified in Forklift operation - High school diploma or equivalent - Good basic math, reading and writing skills - Basic knowledge of personal computers - Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills - Ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision and a positive attitude - Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures - Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC - Complex problem solving, communication skills Decision Making Authority and Impact - The Extruder Operator is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the line to meet and /or exceed production objectives. Operations Manager and Shift Supervisor provide guidance and or assistance when needed. **What can you expect from Mars?** - Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. - Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. - Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. - An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.