2nd Shift Packaging Operator: Premium Pet Food Production

Mars (New)

Kentucky

On-site

USD 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision
401(K) Match
Free Premium Pet Food
Shift Premiums

Job summary

Champion is seeking a Packaging Production Operator for the 2nd shift at our Auburn, Kentucky facility. The role focuses on operating packaging lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a state-of-the-art pet food production site.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, inspecting packaging, and assisting with daily inventory. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Equivalent military experience or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment policies.
  • Maintain a neat and organized work area per company policies and safety regulations.
  • Ensure packaging specs and construction are suitable for product and production runs.
  • Conduct visual inspection to detect damaged or incorrect packaging and remove it from production.
  • Identify food-safety concerns and take appropriate actions.
  • Operate lift trucks (sit and stand) as required.
  • Assist in daily inventory of bulk and liquid ingredients, record bin checks and counts.
  • Operate heavy machinery including tote massagers and grinding equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with production staff.
  • Participate in annual physical inventory and other duties as assigned.
  • We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks
Heavy machinery
Grinding equipment

Job description

Champion is seeking a Packaging Production Operator for the 2nd shift at our Auburn, Kentucky facility. The role focuses on operating packaging lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a state-of-the-art pet food production site.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, inspecting packaging, and assisting with daily inventory. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.

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