Insect Production Technician – Day Shift

The Bug Company; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESST (Minnesota Earned Sick & SafeTime

Minnesota Paid Leave

Paid vacation

7 paid holidays

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Bug Company in Ham Lake, MN is hiring a Production Specialist for full-time day shifts. You will support daily production activities, insect husbandry, quality control, sanitation, and inventory management in a fast-paced facility.

Successful candidates are dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented, able to work with live insects and follow established procedures while helping the team maintain steady output and quality.

Qualifications

• Able to follow detailed production procedures and quality standards.
• Comfort working in hot, humid, dusty conditions and with live insects.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and safety-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily insect husbandry and production tasks.
• Handle and work directly with live insects safely and responsibly.
• Follow established production procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections throughout the production process.
• Operate basic packaging tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals.
• Assist with facility cleanliness and operational readiness.

Skills

Insect husbandry

Quality control

Sanitation

Inventory management

Facility operations

Safety procedures

Job description

The Bug Company in Ham Lake, MN is hiring a Production Specialist for full-time day shifts. You will support daily production activities, insect husbandry, quality control, sanitation, and inventory management in a fast-paced facility.

Successful candidates are dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented, able to work with live insects and follow established procedures while helping the team maintain steady output and quality.