- High school degree or equivalent
- organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively independently
- Good communication skills
- mathematical skills
- Intermediate Excel
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in science or related field
- Prior manufacturing or laboratory experience
- Process development experience
- Mechanical noise
- Dusty and dirty work environment due to materials and raw materials
- Varying temperatures from warm to cool
salary: $22 - $27 per hour
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM
education: Associate
Responsibilities
- Operate various pilot and production size equipment in mixing, extrusion, downstream processing, and assembly
- Weigh and measure specific quantities of varying types of ingredients
- Mix ingredients in proper sequence and proportions following processing instructions
- Data collection and process tracking of moisture removal, temperature, pressure, rpm, energy, power, or other variables
- Observe gauges, meters, and panels to monitor and control the operating conditions of pilot scaled mixers, extruders, and dryers
- Document observations, test results and operation conditions of pilot process equipment and report issues to engineering
- Assess final compound visually and use appropriate batch testing equipment including moisture analyzers, curdmeter, and pH meter
- Make accurate batch adjustments to achieve final batch drop specifications
- Operate extrusion equipment, humidity and temperature controlled drying equipment
- Measure and report extrudate speed, extrusion throughput, extruder temperature and extrusion pressure
- Maintain the operation condition of extruder, die hardware, and report equipment issues
- Perform experimental tests including moisture, weight loss, and dimensional measurements on extrudates
- Maintain records to comply with internal requirements and standard operating procedures
- Support Development experiments on the production floor
The essential functions of this role include:
Skills
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.