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The Extruder Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding drying and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements while maintaining safety and Mars quality standards. The Extruder Operator Is also responsible to actively contribute to a culture of excellence.
18 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma GED or equivalent education.
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
Minimum of three years manufacturing experience.
Good math reading and writing skills.
Knowledge of computers and equipment HMIs
Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude
Working knowledge of Safety Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
Working Knowledge of food safety GMP GHOP HACCP SPC
Effective problem solving communication skills and decision making
Other Requirements
Must be able to adapt to a flexible working schedule including different rotations shifts overtime hours weekends and holidays
Physical Requirements
Must be capable of working at elevated heights Must be able to lift 50lbs repetitively Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold dust dirt and chemicals.
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 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
Drive continuous improvement in their area using problem solving tools.
Maintain a clean safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity
Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Shift Manager.
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were 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.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Full-Time