Salt Room Generalist

Spectrum Brands; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands' Pet Care division seeks a manufacturing associate to support salt room production. You will lift and label materials, blend, dispense, operate production equipment, and perform light assembly in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, packaging salt products, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; prior manufacturing experience is a plus. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, with a minimum of three months of experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred, including the ability to navigate production-related systems and complete required electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to achieve productivity, safety, quality, and Continuous Improvement goals.
• Inspect and package salt products (bags, buckets, containers) to meet quality standards.
• Safely package finished products to support production goals and prevent disruptions.
• Safely perform material additions and handling tasks.
• Serve as the first point of contact for operational issues and escalating concerns as needed.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and support scheduled PMs.
• Safely operate powered equipment following established procedures.
• Work from MEWPs (scissor/boom lifts) as required.
• Ensure materials are labeled before transfer into/out of the Salt Room.
• Conduct production changeovers and document downtime reason codes.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Pet Care division of Spectrum Brands is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong network of manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations across the United States and around the world. We are passionate about improving the lives of pets and the people who love them, supporting households with dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish, and reptiles.

Our trusted portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Tetra , Instant Ocean , Marineland , 8-in-1 , Dingo , FURminator , Nature's Miracle , GloFish , DreamBone , and SmartBones -brands pet owners rely on for quality, innovation, and trusted results.

At Spectrum Brands, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

Division Information

The Pet Care division of Spectrum Brands is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a strong network of manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations across the United States and around the world. We are passionate about improving the lives of pets and the people who love them, supporting households with dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish, and reptiles.

Our trusted portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Tetra , Instant Ocean , Marineland , 8-in-1 , Dingo , FURminator , Nature's Miracle , GloFish , DreamBone , and SmartBones -brands pet owners rely on for quality, innovation, and trusted results.

At Spectrum Brands, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Works within the Salt Room production area, performing a variety of manufacturing activities to support safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities include lifting and handling materials, blending and dispensing materials, operating production equipment, performing light assembly, cleaning work areas, disposing of waste, and completing other manual tasks as needed within the Pet Care manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to achieve company goals related to productivity, safety, quality, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Inspect and package salt products, including bags, buckets, and other containers, ensuring all finished products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Safely and efficiently package finished products to support production goals and prevent disruptions to operations.
• Safely and effectively perform all tasks associated with material additions and handling.
• Serve as the first point of contact for operational issues and opportunities, implementing immediate countermeasures when appropriate and escalating concerns as necessary.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance (PM) activities and support Maintenance with scheduled PMs as required.
• Safely operate powered equipment within a manufacturing environment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Safely work from Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including scissor lifts and boom lifts, as required.
• Ensure all materials are accurately and appropriately labeled prior to transfer into or out of the Salt Room.
• Perform both physical and electronic production changeovers as directed by supervision.
• Maintain ownership of Flex-related activities, including daily adjustments, accurate system displays, and proper documentation of downtime reason codes.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, with a minimum of three months of experience preferred.

Required Skills

Basic computer skills preferred, including the ability to navigate production-related systems and complete required electronic documentation.

Work Environment

• Repetitive movements are required throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to work safely in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work across multiple shifts based on business needs.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator, and steel-toed footwear.
• Must be able to safely perform work in a manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and other conditions typical of manufacturing operations.

Working Conditions:
Working conditions are generally consistent with those of a manufacturing environment.

The hourly range for this role is $19/hr to $25/hr. An employee's pay within the hourly range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position is not eligible for an annual merit increase, incentive compensation, or a comprehensive benefits package. For additional information concerning our benefits visit our Benefits and Career Development page at
https://www.spectrumbrands.com/careers.html

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