Production Operator III — Extruder Operator

Job overview

The Production Operator III — Extruder Operator role is onsite in Decatur, AR, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The posting lists pay of $25 per hour. The operator supports United Petfood’s production of dry pet food at its Decatur manufacturing facility. The role operates and monitors extrusion equipment to meet production schedules and product specifications. Through process adjustments, quality checks, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams, the operator helps maintain safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Set up, operate, monitor, and disassemble extrusion and related processing equipment
• prepare equipment according to production schedules and specifications
• adjust operating parameters and change dies
• monitor coating operations as required
• troubleshoot equipment and process interruptions
• perform basic maintenance within training and authorization
• conduct and document product and process quality checks
• report defects and deviations
• support equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, changeovers, and shift transitions
• follow safety, GMP, sanitation, and food safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production operator iii

extruder operator

pet food manufacturing

extrusion equipment

quality checks

food safety

decatur ar

united petfood

$25/hour

monday–friday

2:00 pm–10:30 pm

gmp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay and benefits
• supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and development.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; pay is $25 per hour; role requires mechanical aptitude and may involve lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly; overtime may be required as business needs require.

About the employer

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.