Extruder Operator, 2nd Shift (D1139)

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

** This position is 2nd Shift 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

About Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food treats and dental chews. We believe that natural premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day and we know that when we work collaboratively Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets but in building a better tomorrow for pets their parents and the world.

When you join Wellness Pet you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents.

Our Decatur manufacturing facility is committed to nutritional innovation product quality and safety. To ensure our product quality we control the entire manufacturing process in Decatur from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive friendly work environment where you can grow your skills competitive pay and excellent benefits Come for a walk with us today!

Position Summary: The Extruder Operator is responsible to set-up operate and disassemble processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and GMPs. Operate processing equipment extrusion and monitor coating area according to scheduled production needs. Our Extruder Operators regularly work regularly work 40 hours per week with overtime as business needs require.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Set-up operate and disassemble processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and GMPs.
Responsible for setting up and starting up production equipment according to the production schedule.
Troubleshoot extruder equipment as needed.
Monitor product visually and with micrometer; ensure product is running according to job specifications.
Monitor and use tools to make adjustments to equipment/extruder. Perform basic maintenance as required.
Review and follow production schedule throughout shift.
Change die to insure correct kibble sizes by brand and SKU.
Check and document moisture temperature protein and liquid fat levels on frequent basis to ensure product meets all quality parameters.
Clean work area according to sanitation SOPs. Maintain cleanliness throughout work shift.
All other duties as assigned.

Workplace Safety:

Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
Required to report all safety issues near misses and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to read write and communicate using the English language.
Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor noise heat cold dust and chemicals.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds multiple times during a shift.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Must be familiar with use of hand tools and measuring devices
Good verbal and mathematical capability at a high school level.
Ability to read and understand process operating procedures.
Familiarity with computer applications.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience operating an extruder.
Previous experience setting up production machines.
Prior experience in a production environment preferably food or beverage manufacturing.

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or Veteran status.

** This position is 2nd Shift 2:00 PM - 10:30 PMAbout Wellness Pet CompanyThe Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food treats and dental chews. We believe that natural premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pe...