Job Description – Extruder Operator
Company: Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Valuthimmapuram Road, Peddapuram – 533 437, E.G. District, Andhra Pradesh
Position: Extruder Operator – Feed Plant
Experience: 2–4 Years
Department: Production / Feed Plant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Extruder Operator to operate and monitor extrusion machinery in our Feed Plant. The candidate should have good hands-on experience in feed extrusion operations, equipment monitoring, process control, and maintaining product quality and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor feed extrusion machines and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
- Handle complete extrusion operations including start-up, running, parameter adjustments, and shutdown.
- Monitor key process parameters such as temperature, moisture, pressure, steam, feed rate, and motor load.
- Ensure proper processing of raw materials as per production requirements and product specifications.
- Maintain consistent product quality, size, texture, moisture, and output.
- Identify and troubleshoot basic operational problems, abnormalities, and machine breakdowns.
- Coordinate with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Utility teams for smooth operations.
- Monitor machine performance and report deviations to the Production Supervisor / Plant Head.
- Follow production schedules and achieve daily production targets.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure the extrusion area is clean and organized.
- Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, SOPs, and operational guidelines.
- Maintain production records, machine parameters, and shift-wise operational reports.
- Minimize material wastage, downtime, and production losses.
- Support preventive maintenance activities and inform the Maintenance team about machine-related issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- ITI / Diploma / relevant technical qualification preferred.
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience as an Extruder Operator in a Feed Manufacturing Plant.
- Good practical knowledge of feed extrusion machinery and process operations.
- Experience in operating and monitoring industrial feed processing equipment.
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical aspects of extrusion equipment.
- Ability to identify abnormal machine conditions and take appropriate first-level action.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
- Good discipline, teamwork, and commitment to production and quality standards.
Preferred Skills
- Strong hands-on operating skills.
- Knowledge of feed manufacturing processes.
- Good understanding of extrusion process parameters.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
- Safety-conscious approach.
- Ability to work effectively under production targets.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a growing Agro & Feed Manufacturing organization.
- Stable full-time employment.
- Professional growth and learning opportunities.
- Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and industry standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates with relevant Feed Plant Extruder Operator experience may share their updated resume with:
Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Valuthimmapuram Road, Peddapuram – 533 437, E.G. District, Andhra Pradesh
Contact: 92818 61460 , Email: [email protected]
Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
