Night Shift Production Operator – Fresh Meals

Freshpet; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Production Operator to help make high-quality fresh pet foods. You will work on a team operating various production equipment, moving ingredients through the cooking process to packaging for delivery to customers.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of production experience, enjoy teamwork, and can thrive in a refrigerated environment while maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of production experience in manufacturing (food/bev preferred).
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Comfortable in a refrigerated (40 degrees) environment.
• Basic computer skills including D365 ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and move ingredients through cooking to packaging.
• Record data on production pace, temperatures, and inventory.
• Assist with setup, changeovers, and shutdown of machinery.
• Ensure food safety standards and follow GMP/HACCP procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Lift 50 lbs

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft D365 ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freshpet in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Production Operator to help make high-quality fresh pet foods. You will work on a team operating various production equipment, moving ingredients through the cooking process to packaging for delivery to customers.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of production experience, enjoy teamwork, and can thrive in a refrigerated environment while maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits accompany the role.