Founded in 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands. In APAC, our ambition is to create joyful memories every day through our leading portfolio of Petcare and Food & Beverage products.

Our Petcare division delivers sustainable, natural solutions across cat litter, small animal bedding, bird seed, pet treats and supplements, and has experienced strong growth driven by innovation, organic expansion, and acquisition.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and safety-focused Extruder Operator to join our production team in Dandenong.

In this hands-on role, you will operate pet food extrusion and associated processing equipment, monitor critical production parameters and complete quality checks to ensure our products meet food safety, quality and production requirements. You will also help identify equipment or process issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the production area.

What you'll be doing
Safely operate pet food extrusion and associated processing equipment
Monitor and adjust temperature, moisture, pressure and throughput settings
Complete product quality checks
Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns,



product changeovers and cleaning
Monitor raw material supply and support an effective production flow
Accurately complete production and quality documentation
Identify and report equipment faults, process deviations and quality concerns
Follow food safety, GMP, HACCP and workplace safety requirements
Maintain high housekeeping standards within the production area
Contribute ideas that reduce waste and improve operational efficiency

What you'll bring
High school certificate or equivalent qualification
Previous experience operating extrusion, processing or manufacturing equipment
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
Robust mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
The ability to monitor and adjust process settings to maintain product quality
Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills
A robust commitment to workplace safety, food safety and quality
Clear verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

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