Production Operator - Day Shift Food Manufacturing Benefits

Freshpet; Ennis (TX); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Production Operator in the United States to join a team producing high-quality fresh pet foods. You will operate equipment, prepare ingredients, and ensure safety and quality during the cooking and packaging processes.

The role requires prior production experience, ability to work in a refrigerated environment, and strong teamwork. Freshpet offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay based on the base rate of $21.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production within manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated (40 degrees) food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to create fresh pet foods.
• Move ingredients through cooking process to packaging.
• Load ingredients and operate machines using PLC touch screens.
• Package cooked product and palletize for shipment.
• Record batch data and inventory as required.
• Set up, changeovers, and shutdown processing machinery.
• Ensure GMPs and HACCP standards are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft D365 ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freshpet is seeking a Production Operator in the United States to join a team producing high-quality fresh pet foods. You will operate equipment, prepare ingredients, and ensure safety and quality during the cooking and packaging processes.

The role requires prior production experience, ability to work in a refrigerated environment, and strong teamwork. Freshpet offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay based on the base rate of $21.70 per hour.