Production Worker (PT, Temp.)

Josh's Frogs; Durand (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount on Josh’s F

Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee at

Job summary

Josh’s Frogs is seeking a part-time, temporary Production Worker in our Production Department. You will help create soils, substrates, supplements, and other dry goods, measuring, mixing, and packaging products.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a proactive approach to daily tasks, including respirator fit testing in line with safety rules. 24 hours weekly, starting at $16.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation and proactive daily task execution.
• Ability to complete respirator fit testing.
• Adherence to the respirator clean-shaven policy and safety rules.
• Production/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure, Mix, and Package Products: follow recipes and procedures.
• Inspect Products for Quality: verify finished goods meet specs.
• Label and Prepare Orders: label, package, and prep for distribution.
• Maintain Documentation: record production data and update SOPs.
• Support FBA Fulfillment: assist with palletizing and labeling shipments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Self-motivated

Sense of urgency

Respirator testing compliance

Job description

Josh’s Frogs is a constantly growing online pet store and industry leader dedicated to providing happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, and all the high-quality products to care for them. We operate using EOS and believe in leading with integrity, teamwork, and constant growth (our core values). We practice open-book management, sharing our financials with all employees so everyone understands how we’re doing and can contribute to our success. At Josh's Frogs, we grow together, developing and promoting our employees from within whenever possible.

We are currently seeking a motivated, dependable individual for the part-time, temporary Production Worker position in our Production Department .

As a member of the Production team, you will help create Josh’s Frogs’ extensive line of soils, substrates, supplements, and other dry goods. Primary responsibilities include measuring, mixing, and packaging products. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about creating new products, understand the importance of providing high-quality goods for our customers, don’t mind getting a little dirty, and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• 24 hours per week (Monday through Wednesday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM)
• This position requires the use of a respirator, as well as completion of respirator fit testing and respirator safety training in accordance with OSHA standards
• $16.00/hour starting wages
• Temporary employment (approx. 90 days/three months)

Benefits Include:

• Generous employee discount on the Josh’s Frogs website
• Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work

Day-to-Day Duties Include:

• Measure, Mix, and Package Products: Follow established recipes and procedures to ensure consistent quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Inspect Products for Quality: Review finished goods to verify they meet company specifications before packaging and shipment.
• Label and Prepare Orders: Accurately label and prepare products for distribution, including FBA and third-party shipments.
• Maintain Documentation: Record production data, update spreadsheets, and assist in creating or revising SOPs and workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support FBA Fulfillment: Assist with palletizing, labeling, wrapping, and staging shipments, as well as producing items needed to complete orders.

For This Position, You MUST Possess:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Self-motivation and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• A sense of urgency and the ability to complete assignments efficiently without compromising quality
• The ability to successfully complete and pass respirator fit testing
• Adherence to the respirator clean-shaven policy, ensuring a proper skin-to-mask seal in accordance with safety requirements

Special Consideration is Given to Those with:

• Production/manufacturing experience
• Assembly line experience

Examples of How an Employee Could Exhibit our Core Values in This Position:

• Integrity - Consistently follows recipes and safety procedures, reports mistakes promptly, and maintains high standards even when unsupervised
• One Team - Collaborates across departments, communicates clearly, and supports teammates to achieve shared goals
• Constantly Growing - Looks for ways to improve processes, welcomes feedback, and actively builds skills to increase efficiency and versatility

Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof! Josh's Frogs was one of the INC 5000's fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the INC 5000 List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn’t “constantly growing” for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America’s top-growing companies!

It is the policy of Josh’s Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws.

It is also the policy of Josh’s Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.