Feeder Production Technician (FT)

Josh's Frogs; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing online pet store that values integrity and teamwork! As a Feeder Production Technician, you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality feeder insects for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. This position offers hands-on work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the health and consistency of our insect production. If you're passionate about working with live animals and eager to grow within a mission-driven company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discount

Free Breakfast and Snacks

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and pack silkworms with attention to quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the silkworm area.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Task Management

Basic Computer Knowledge

Hand Tool Skills

Job description

Location: Owosso, MI

Job Id:25-10

# of Openings:1

Josh’s Frogs is a fast-growing online pet store and industry leader that prides itself on selling only happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and aquatics. We respect and protect our people and animals, value integrity, and commit to constant improvement. We promote from within and offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for the full-time Feeder Production Technician position in our Insect Department .

As a key member of the Insect Department, your work directly supports our mission to provide high-quality feeder insects to reptile and amphibian enthusiasts nationwide. In this role, you’ll play an important part in maintaining the health and consistency of our insect production, ensuring our customers receive only the best.

Your primary responsibilities will include producing and packing silkworms, maintaining the silkworm area, managing related supplies and materials, and supporting the development of other insect products as needed.

This position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about working with live animals, enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing quality results. At Josh’s Frogs, we believe in teamwork, continuous improvement, and supporting each other while doing meaningful work that positively impacts both our customers and the animals they care for.

If you're excited about being part of a growing, mission-driven company that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you!

Full-time, 40 hours per week

$15.25/hour Starting Wages

Benefits include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance (Josh’s Frogs contributes 80% for single and family coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Paid time off (Holiday, Sick, and Vacation, with Sick pay and 24 Holiday hours added upon hire)

Short-term and long-term disability

$50,000 life insurance

Fully vested 401(k) (100% company matching up to 3%, then 50% match up to 6%), with additional options for Roth

Free membership to Calm Premium (including up to 5 dependents)

Generous employee discount on the Josh’s Frogs website

Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work

Travel opportunities for expos/shows (in some positions)

Day-to-day tasks include:

Hatch, feed, maintain, and sort silkworms by size to ensure healthy growth and accurate production

Produce and pack silkworms with attention to quality and consistency

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the silkworm area, including managing supplies and equipment

Assist in the development and production of additional insect-based products

Monitor and maintain accurate weekly inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available for customer demand

For this position, you MUST possess:

A fast, efficient, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently for extended periods

A team player who can collaborate effectively with others to share responsibilities and increase productivity

Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize patterns, spot inconsistencies, and proactively address issues

Solid task management skills and the ability to utilize available resources to stay organized and on track

Special consideration is given to those with:

Basic Computer knowledge

Basic skills with hand tools

Examples of how an employee could exhibit our core values in this position:

Integrity - We’re looking for someone who values honesty and accountability, especially when mistakes happen. A strong candidate will take responsibility, learn from those moments, and take active steps to improve moving forward. They should feel comfortable providing and receiving honest feedback, asking questions when clarity is needed, and communicating openly—even when it involves constructive conflict. This helps foster mutual understanding and ensures successful follow-through.

One Team - This role is part of a collaborative environment, and we value a team-first mindset. A great candidate will step in to support others, avoiding the “that’s not my job” mentality. Understanding and embracing our team culture is essential—we’re all working toward the same company goals, and we do it better when we do it together.

Constantly Growing - We appreciate individuals who are always looking for ways to improve and grow. A strong candidate will be open to feedback, willing to make changes for the greater good, and committed to learning. Processes—especially in silkworm care—are continually evolving, and we encourage input. However, it’s important to first understand why things are done a certain way to help drive meaningful and effective improvements.

Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof! Josh's Frogs was one of the INC 5000's fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the INC 5000 List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn’t “constantly growing” for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America’s top-growing companies!

**Due to the high volume of applicants, our recruiters are unable to contact every candidate. If our team is interested in pursuing your candidacy, we will be in contact via phone or email. If you'd like to reach out to us through Indeed, you may send us a message. Please do not reach out to the Josh's Frogs customer service team with application inquiries.

It is the policy of Josh’s Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws.

It is also the policy of Josh’s Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.