Production Technician (Extruder) - 1st Shift

Spectrum Brands
Regular Bridgeton, Missouri Other Production Occupations
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Bridgeton, Missouri, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Machine Operator role is responsible for all aspects of setting up and running extrusion production equipment. This role will lead to the production of fish food pellets, considering the safety and food quality requirements typically found in a pet food manufacturing environment. The Senior Machine Operator understands the product flow process and procedures, and ensures consistent, efficient, and effective workflow through the department. This role will also perform minor to moderate mechanical work.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate food extrusion machines to produce pellets according to recipe and specifications

  • Load and verify raw ingredients (flour, starches, additives, water) based on batch sheets

  • Control and monitor key parameters (Temperature zones, Moisture levels, Screw speed, and pressure)

  • Start, adjust, and stop machines during production runs
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Regular
    Location: Bridgeton, United States
    Posted: June 19, 2026
    Deadline: July 29, 2026