What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Operator position at ALPHIA?
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
· Operate extrusion equipment, including but not limited to extruders, coating equipment, batching equipment, and meat processing equipment. This includes operational setup, changeovers, Starting/Stopping of Equipment, Performing QC checks and recording results, Sanitation of equipment and processing areas.
· Empty finished product bins
· May drive forklift or use pallet jack as required
· Handle raw ingredients
· Basic operational maintenance on equipment
· Follow work instructions and SOP’s
Requirements:
· A high school diploma or GED is required
· 3 years of extrusion experience is strongly preferred.
· Experience in pet food manufacturing or food manufacturing is strongly preferred.
· Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment