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Extruder Operator

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ID de la oferta 332111 Fecha de publicación 08/12/2026 Location : Kansas City, Kansas Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. 

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $26.00/hr.

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.

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

Recommended for all production roles:

  • Extrude quality product efficiently while meeting established production standards.
  • Conduct and document in-process quality checks every 30 minutes.
  • Ensure proper additive ingredients are used and applied at specified rates.
  • Set up and change die plates and knife heads as required.
  • Minimize startup and changeover times while maintaining safety and product quality.
  • Communicate effectively with batching operators, meat room operators, and other production personnel regarding product flow and operational status.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including the extrusion line and surrounding production areas.
  • Assist with weekly sanitation of production equipment.
  • Provide accurate shift handoff information and transfer responsibilities between shifts.
  • Complete all production and quality documentation accurately and legibly.

What You Will Need:

  • 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) including a respirator
  • 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
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • 1 year experience in production or manufacturing environment.

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What Will Put You Ahead:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
  • One or more years of food extrusion experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Experience in pet food, food manufacturing, or related processing industries.
  • Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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