Extruder Operator (Perham, MN)

Extruder Operator

WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. It s what we know. Because we ve been providing staffing solutions putting people to work for nearly 30 years. Whether you re looking for work or you re seeking workers for your business PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady located at Perham Minnesota 56573 is currently hiring a Extruder Operator Job Description We are currently hiring for an overnight Extruder Operator position for a local pet food manufacturer. Note - Pay Rate for this Job is 22.27 Hour. Shift Timing - 3rd Shift (Night) Responsibilities Include Review and follow daily production schedule verifying against their product information sheets for accuracy. Communicate with the mill room and dry packaging personnel as to which bins should be used for their immediate production needs. Coordinate with slurry operators to verify which tanks to use for liquid injection products. Choose correct die plate and set up knives for next production run scheduled Operate the extruder and monitor ancillary equipment to produce products that meet the desired specifications set forth by the Quality Assurance Department. Visually inspect and save samples throughout all runs to be taken to the Quality Control Lab for final analysis. Responsible to record operation parameters and turn in at the end of each shift. Monitor all feed formulas presented to them for color odor and grind notifying supervisor of anything that looks out of specifications. Cleaning systems as required between production runs. Setting up die plates for each different production run and monitoring knife wear. Calibrate process liquid mass flow meters prior to runs that require their usage Daily clean up and sanitation of extruder area. Take monthly and semi-annual inventory of department ingredients. Involved in weekly cleaning of extrusion area per weekly cleaning schedule Qualifications Self motivation General mathematical skills Must have a safe work record Willing to be a team player Good communication skills