Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Growth opportunities

Free coffee machine

Snacks and drinks vending machines

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a motivated Machine Operator for 1st shift to help us produce nutritionally-dense pet food products. You will set up and operate production machine tools, perform safety checks, and assist with preventive maintenance.

We offer comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k with company match up to 3.5%, paid vacation and sick time, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Prior experience with operating machinery preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• ERP/PLC experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate several production machine tools throughout the production process.
• Learn and operate assigned machinery within the manufacturing plant.
• Perform safety checks throughout shift.
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machine in case of malfunctions or jams.
• Clean machine and assist in performing preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a safety and quality mindset, following all safety and quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Quality mindset

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!
We're Looking For A: Machine Operator
Available Shift: 1st Shift

• $21+ per hour

The Golden Difference. How Are We Different Than Other Companies?

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. (NO cost to you on employee-only plans; 75% of premium coverage when enrolling dependents.)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k retirement contribution and company match up to 3.5%
• 10 days of paid vacation, 6 days of paid sick time
• Unlimited room for growth
• Free coffee machine that makes espresso, mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and more
• Brand new vending machines full of snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and more

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Set up and operate several production machine tools throughout the production process
• Learn and operate assigned machinery within the manufacturing plant
• Perform safety checks throughout shift
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications
• Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machine in case of malfunctions or jams
• Clean machine and assist in performing preventative maintenance
• Maintain a safety and quality mindset, following all safety and quality policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience with operating machinery
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working with an ERP system, within a food or pet food manufacturing facility, and/or working with PLC interfaces is preferred but not required
• Ability to constantly stand, walk, reach with hands and stooping/kneeling
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Strong teamwork mentality and eager to work in a team environment
• $21+ per hour

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