Manufacturing Associate (WI) New Richfield, WI

Golden Careers; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Sick days & mental health

401k match

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Free coffee

New vending machines

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is hiring a Manufacturing Associate for multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, day, night) to support production and packaging. You will follow safety/quality protocols, prepare raw materials, move product with a hand pallet jack, load/unload across the line, and assist in packaging for shipment.

We welcome applicants who can work in a cold and wet environment, lift up to 60 pounds occasionally, and collaborate with a team to ensure high standards of finished products.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand, walk, reach with hands and stoop when required.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment (35°-45°F).
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Show dedication to safety and quality protocols.
• Prepare raw materials for production.
• Move product by hand and with a hand pallet jack.
• Load/unload product across the production line and sort finished goods.
• Assist packaging: fill boxes, palletize finished cartons.

Skills

Stamina & endurance

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand pallet jack

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:

Manufacturing Associate

* 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 cover100% of premiumsfor 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 millionto 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 to3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with ourEmployee 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.
• Freecoffee machine that makes espresso, mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and more.
• Brandnew vending machines full of snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and more.

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