Fresh Mixing Operator - 3rd Shift (Pet Food)

Mars (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Free premium pet food monthly

Shift premiums

Job summary

Champion in Auburn, Kentucky is seeking a Fresh Mixing Production Operator (3rd Shift) to operate equipment safely and efficiently in the Fresh Mixing department at our state-of-the-art pet food production facility. You will report to the Production Supervisor and contribute to meeting production goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience; military experience or college degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent military experience, or college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Identify food-safety concerns and perform actions appropriate for resolving them.
• Unload trucks to best accommodate production requirements, customer requirements, and carriers.
• Follow an established formula for fresh ingredients, as written on formula sheets.
• Follow consistent batching processes to ensure a constant flow of blended fresh material to the extrusion line.
• Assist in conducting a daily inventory of all bulk and liquid ingredients, recording bin check, regular bulk inventory, and part bag count inventory.
• Operate heavy machinery including tote massagers, grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients, and/or automated and manual packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.
• Dump totes through receiving drag and tote stations, replacing totes in the tote stations as needed.
• Operate lift trucks (sit and stand), as required.
• Develop and maintain successful professional working relationships, including good communication practices with relevant production department staff.
• Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Champion in Auburn, Kentucky is seeking a Fresh Mixing Production Operator (3rd Shift) to operate equipment safely and efficiently in the Fresh Mixing department at our state-of-the-art pet food production facility. You will report to the Production Supervisor and contribute to meeting production goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience; military experience or college degree is a plus.