Extruder Operator in Bern, KS

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6am-6pm or 6pm-6am openings available 4 day work schedule

Ensure quality products are produced through the proper operation of extrusion (and related equipment). Set-up equipment and produce products using rub sheets and written formulas.

Essential Duties:

• Help assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment - pumps, micro-motions, dry coating applicator, tanks, agitators, ect
• Inspect and evaluate equipment hourly; adjust equipment variables to meet requirements.
• Frequently dump, weigh, carry, and/or stack up to 50lb bags or ingredients and/or product
• Operate a forklift and hand-held scanners
• Assist in evaluating orders - ensure paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions
• Calculate rates and performance percentage for product runs
• Establish and maintain an effective line or communication with Quality Assurance
• Distinguish colors and duplicate those colors
• Monitor and manage shrink losses to acceptable limits
• Understand all quality assurance procedures and programs - ensure all products are within the client specifications
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment
• Participate in full facility/equipment clean-up
• Complete simple production reports
• Responsible for all product quality attributes
• Anticipate technical problems; proactively troubleshoot (when/where appropriate) and make technical adjustments and/or notify lead, or supervisor
• Notify lead or supervisor of any situation/observation that could adversely affect food safety/quality
• Ensure required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
• Able to efficiently communicate both verbally and written
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, percentages
• Are able to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner
• Multi-task

Work Environment:

• May frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area.
• Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on season and workstation
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions may occur
• The environment is load and requires ear protection (provided by us)
• Other PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) includes safety glasses, bump cap, and ear protection, all required to be used correctly while in the production areas

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, walk, and move from one area to another
• Could occasionally be required to sit, use foot/feet to operate a machine, stoop, kneel, crawl, or reach above shoulder height
• Frequent standing, use of hands/fingers to handle/touch items
• Must be able to exert 50-100lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50lbs frequently, and/or 10-20lbs constantly
• Visions abilities required are close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust eye focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bern, KS 66408 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bern, KS 66408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16