
Experienced with operating and maintaining production machinery to ensure efficient and high-quality output. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address technical issues promptly and maintain continuous operations. Knowledge of adhering to safety protocols and optimizing workflow processes.
Extrusion operator, my responsibilities there range from but not limited to, tracking ingredients, staging, issuing and de-issuing ingredients, tracking lot codes, ensuring FEFO procedures are followed. I ensure product quality, testing density and moisture, also doing sensory checks. I am responsible for setting and maintaining equipment specs such as oven temperatures, water input, powder feed rates, and steam injection. I am trained to operate several machines such as powder mixer, extruders, flake rollers, coating line, oven pre-toaster, pellet conditioner, and more. I also occasionally assist with operating out granola ovens, fulfilling many of the same rolls.