Extruder Operator

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Job Title: Extruder Operator
Location: Saint Marys, OH, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 26.00 per hour
Job Description: New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Extruder will operate production or warehouse machines that are either non-similar or require moderate set up and machine adjustments, perform maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues, understanding policy and procedures with regular guidance. In this role, you will maximize throughput and produce quality product while following all food safety and regulatory polices as required.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Day and Night
Compensation: $26.00/hr.
Night Shift differential: $0.75/hr

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Key Accountabilities

Extrude quality product in an efficient manner, inspecting every 30 minutes
Conduct and document quality in-process checks
Ensure proper additive ingredients are being used and applied at the specified rates
Set-up die plates and knife heads
Minimize start-up and change-over times working as efficiently as possible
Communicate with batching and meat room operators with understanding of product flow
Keeping working area and extrusion line clean and orderly
Assist in weekly sanitation of equipment
Transfer responsibilities from shift to shift
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Basic use of a computer
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
1 year experience in production related work

Preferred Qualifications:

Maintenance Background experience
High School diploma or Equivalent work experience
Any extrusion experience or Food Extrusion preferred

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement."

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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Job Post Date: 08/09/25