Production Operator Fresh -3rd Shift

Champion Petfoods; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Available Overtime

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(K) Match Contributions

Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each mês

Job summary

Champion Petfoods is seeking a Fresh Mixing Production Operator – 3rd Shift to join our state‑of‑the‑art Auburn, Kentucky facility. You will operate equipment in the Fresh Mixing department, follow formula sheets, and ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant production flow.

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent military background, with a high school diploma or GED. The role includes loading/unloading trucks, inventory checks, and collaboration with the Production Supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent military experience, or college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in the Fresh Mixing department.
• Maintain neat, organized work area following safety and company policies.
• Unload trucks and manage inventory as needed for production.
• Follow formulas and batching processes to ensure smooth extrusion operations.
• Assist in daily inventory of bulk and liquid ingredients and monitor packaging lines.
• Operate lift trucks and heavy machinery in a safe and compliant manner.
• Communicate effectively with production staff and participate in annual inventory.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Fresh Mixing Production Operator – 3rd Shift to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award‑winning company – we would love to hear from you.

Overview

The Fresh Mixing Production Operator has primary responsibility to operate the equipment safely and efficiently within the Fresh Mixing department at the state-of-the‑art pet food production facility located in Auburn, Kentucky. This role will report to the Production Supervisor.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Identify food‑safety concerns and perform actions appropriate for resolving them.
• Unload trucks to best accommodate production requirements, customer requirements, and carriers.
• Follow an established formula for fresh ingredients, as written on formula sheets.
• Follow consistent batching processes to ensure a constant flow of blended fresh material to the extrusion line.
• Assist in conducting a daily inventory of all bulk and liquid ingredients, recording bin check, regular bulk inventory, and part bag count inventory.
• Operate heavy machinery including tote massagers, grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients, and/or automated and manual packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.
• Dump totes through receiving drag and tote stations, replacing totes in the tote stations as needed.
• Operate lift trucks (sit and stand), as required.
• Develop and maintain successful professional working relationships, including good communication practices with relevant production department staff.
• Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This Role Is For You If You Have

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent military experience, or college degree is preferred.

Working Conditions

Working inside a clean, modern, state-of-the‑art pet food manufacturing facility, with brand new equipment.

Benefits – The Perks

• Available Overtime
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available on Day 1
• Company 401(K) Match Contributions
• Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
• Shift Premiums

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part‑time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.