2nd Shift Meat Room Operator – Growth & Quality Impact

Wellness Pet LLC; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellness Pet Company in Decatur, AR is seeking a Meat Room Technician for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The role involves adding correct raw meat slurry ingredients, operating the meat room, and ensuring production runs smoothly while following SOPs and GMPs.

You will operate a forklift, maintain sanitary conditions, and assist with basic maintenance and quality checks to support safe, high-quality pet food products.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times during shift.
• Able to work in an environment with odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.
• Familiarity with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and disassemble meat room equipment per SOPs and GMPs.
• Dispense meat slurry from hopper to support production runs.
• Start up meat room equipment according to production schedule.
• Clean and sanitize meat room equipment per sanitation SOPs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the meat room during shift.
• Report issues to supervisor and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Monitor production schedule and ensure product quality per specs.
• Operate forklift to store and stage meat slurry as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Math skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine setup

Hand tools

Job description

The Wellness Pet Company in Decatur, AR is seeking a Meat Room Technician for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The role involves adding correct raw meat slurry ingredients, operating the meat room, and ensuring production runs smoothly while following SOPs and GMPs.

You will operate a forklift, maintain sanitary conditions, and assist with basic maintenance and quality checks to support safe, high-quality pet food products.