Material Handler (NE)

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Team events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is hiring a Production Operator in Seward, NE. You will ensure accurate packaging for sales orders and support inventory control, including cycle counting and material verification. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to operate warehouse equipment.

Ideal candidates are ready to work flexible shifts, can lift up to 60 pounds, and thrive in a cooled manufacturing environment. Join a team dedicated to pet nutrition and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently or in a team.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and moving materials throughout a 10–12 hour shift.
• Able to work in a cooled sanitary environment at 45 degrees or below.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer sales orders are accurately packaged and ready to ship.
• Manage inventory control; verify bill of lading and cycle counts; ensure materials match inventory systems.

Skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

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):

Production Operator

Location:

Seward, NE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for ensuring all customer sales orders are accurately packaged and ready to ship.
• Responsible for Inventory Control. Compares bill of lading to ensure precise amounts of materials are received. Ensures raw material counts match inventory reported in the systems. Conducts Cycle Counting of inventory and meets shipping dates.
• Accountable for warehouse equipment and documentation. Responsible for the proper use, care, of all fork trucks and equipment used.

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.

$XX-$XX, annual & monthly KPI bonus potential, depending upon experience.