Manufacturing Associate (WI)

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Community sponsorship donations

Mental health days

401k matching up to 3.5%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Team events

Free coffee and snacks

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing® is hiring for production line roles across multiple shifts in Wisconsin. You will help prepare raw materials, move products along the line, and assist with packaging. Expect cold, wet conditions and physical tasks including lifting and pallet handling.

The team emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration while offering strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a growing pet-nutrition company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and stoop/kneel when required.
• Comfortable in 35°–45° freezer environments and wet areas.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Show dedication to safety and quality protocols.
• Prepare raw materials for production including unwrapping or breaking materials.
• Move product to and from the line by hand and with a hand pallet jack.
• Load/unload across the production line, place pans on racks, and manage freezer flow.
• Assist in packaging by dumping into hoppers and packing finished bags onto pallets.

Skills

Stand/walk ability

Teamwork

Cold environment

Wet environment

Lifting 20–60 lb

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:

• Opportunities available on:
• 1st shift (6AM-2:30PM)
• 2nd shift (2PM-10:30PM) *Shift premium
• Day shift (6AM-6PM)
• Night shift (6PM-6AM) *Shift premium

What You'll Be Doing:

• Show dedication to safety and quality protocols.
• Prepare raw materials for production which includes unwrapping or breaking materials apart.
• Move product to and from production line by hand and occasionally use non-motorized equipment, such as a hand pallet jack.
• Load and unload product from various areas throughout the production line, including placing pans onto racks and moving into the freezer. You will also be responsible for sorting finished products, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards.
• Assist in the packaging process which includes dumping products into hoppers, filling boxes with finished packaged bags, and placing the completed boxes onto pallets for shipment.

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):

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and stoop/kneel when required.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment because of our state-of-the‑art freezers (35°-45°).
• Comfortable working in a wet environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds in certain manufacturing areas.
• Strong teamwork mentality and eager to work collaboratively with others.

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.
• 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.
• 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.