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Extruder Machine Operator

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, KS, United States Aerotek Full time

Job Title: Manufacturing Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Operator to safely and efficiently manage the operation of our mix system, extrusion system, dryer, cooler, and transfer systems. The role involves ensuring product compliance and maintaining strict adherence to FDA-GMP and SQF standards within our Manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the mix system, extrusion system, dryer, cooler, and transfer systems safely and efficiently.

  • Adhere strictly to FDA-GMP and SQF standards to ensure proper execution of programs.

  • Perform daily start-up, shut down, and clean-up of the extrusion operation, which includes managing minor ingredient feeders, recording lot numbers, maintaining cleanliness, and checking air filter systems.

  • Operate heating/cooling systems, liquid tanks/pumps/meters, and understand functions of the HMI and PLC.

  • Clean, maintain, and set-up extrusion dies and knives, and operate the cooler/dryer and transfer systems.

  • Monitor product quality, perform quality audits, and report any deviations to the Production Supervisor promptly.

  • Maintain housekeeping of the machine and plant area, including sweeping, trash removal, and machine cleaning.

  • Prepare for next day’s/shift’s production and finalize paperwork accurately.

Essential Skills

  • Basic knowledge of hand tools.

  • Mechanical aptitude and ability.

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

  • Extruder or machine operating experience is preferred.

  • Experience with computer/PLC systems is helpful.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior experience in production, assembly, packaging, inspection, and use of hand tools.

  • Familiarity with production line operations, extrusion, GMP standards, and food batch mixing.

  • Extrusion machine operating experience is huge Would positively affect pay scale.

  • Any intensive foods operating experience is a plus

Why Work Here?

Our team benefits from a lenient attendance policy and performance-based raises. We provide a tempered climate work environment ensuring comfort all year round. We have recently invested $1.5 million in new automated equipment, underscoring our commitment to innovation and efficiency.

Work Environment

The work environment is maintained at a comfortable temperature, not exceeding 85 degrees. The night shift operates from 7pm to 7am, Monday through Thursday, with training provided on this shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of KANSAS CITY, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in KANSAS CITY,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.