Manufacturing Associate — Healthcare, 401k & ESOP

Golden Careers; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (100% premiums)

Charitable sponsorships impact

6 paid sick and mental health days

401k match up to 3.5%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Associate in Seward, NE. You will support production by following safety, quality, and sanitation policies, ensuring on-time schedules, and performing quality checks throughout the process.

You will operate equipment per SOPs, assist with maintenance, and cross-train across roles while maintaining strong hygiene and 5S standards in a cooled production environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Associate in Seward, NE. You will support production by following safety, quality, and sanitation policies, ensuring on-time schedules, and performing quality checks throughout the process.

You will operate equipment per SOPs, assist with maintenance, and cross-train across roles while maintaining strong hygiene and 5S standards in a cooled production environment.