Manufacturing Associate- 2nd Shift (NE)

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k match

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Team events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Seward, NE is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our pet nutrition team. You will work safely within safety, quality and sanitation policies while supporting the production schedule and reporting any delays to the supply chain team.

You will perform quality checks, operate equipment per SOPs, assist with setup and breakdown, and cross-train across positions. The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds and working in a cooler, sanitary environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, food-manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and GMP policies.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, complying with safety, quality and sanitation policies.
• Adhere to production schedule and report delays to the supply chain team.
• Perform quality checks and monitor product quality during manufacturing.
• Operate equipment per SOPs; assist with setup/breakdown and basic troubleshooting.
• Cross-train to multiple positions within the department.
• Move products manually or with assistive devices, adhering to food safety standards.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping in the work area according to 5S practices.

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(n):

Manufacturing Associate

Location:

Seward, NE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
• Adhere to production schedule as outlined by the supply chain team. Collect data for delays as they relate to production schedules
• Correctly carry out any required quality checks and constantly monitor the quality of the products through the manufacturing process.
• Operate all equipment as outlined in SOP, conduct set up and breakdown of equipment as required. Notify maintenance of mechanical problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Cross-train to various positions within and possibly outside of the department.
• Move products manually or with assisted devices/equipment, following food safety and sanitary standards.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S practices, and being responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.

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.)

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well both individually and within a group.
• Able & willing to work all shifts/schedules as needed
• Lift to 60 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively throughout a 10 - 12-hour shift
• This position will be required to work frequently indoors in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below.
• Frequently around loud production equipment.

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.