Production Operator I – Packaging, 3rd Shift (D1272

Working Hours and Shift

3rd Shift 1000 PM 630 AM

Decatur AR Manufacturing Plant

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high quality pet food, dental chews, treats and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies.

As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things and own their outcomes.

We’re looking for a team Wellie who is truly obsessed with the best ways to win for the consumer and the pets they love. We seek an individual who always starts with the consumer, is dedicated to doing it right the first time, brings their best every day, has an all‑in mindset, embraces the hard things and does them right away, owns their outcomes, and gives back to their community.

Has the ability to lift 35 50 pounds. Has previous experience working with packaging systems and conveying equipment. Previously worked in production environment preferably food or beverage manufacturing.

The Production Operator position is involved in all aspects of the production of our premium pet food. They are responsible for setting up, operating, and disassembling processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). They will operate multiple types of processing equipment including but not limited to extrusion, injection molding, dryers, cutting and packaging machinery according to scheduled production needs.

In addition, operators maintain their assigned production area following safety procedures and cleanliness standards. The operator will also troubleshoot equipment issues and complete required food safety checks to ensure first‑time, right production.

• Sets up, operates, and disassembles processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) according to production schedule
• Troubleshoots equipment as needed
• Monitors product completing various checks to ensure product is running according to job specifications
• Reviews and follows production schedule throughout shift
• Adjusts equipment during product changeovers
• Checks and documents product according to SOPs to ensure the highest quality standards
• Cleans work area according to sanitation SOPs
• Maintains cleanliness throughout work shift
• Monitors equipment and uses various tools to make adjustments, small repairs, and perform basic maintenance as required
• Completes rework as necessary
• Maintains records and logs within designated production system during entire production process
• Performs and documents in‑process quality checks on a periodic basis on representative samples to ensure that product is correctly produced/packaged
• Cleans, disassembles, and reassembles line equipment to prepare machines for inspection and or deep cleaning
• Performs changeovers, sets up machine for run by loading product components, printer material, etc.; adjusting settings; checking the line; and obtaining line clearance to prepare equipment for next run
• Actively follows safety procedures and policies in all job tasks
• Follows and holds others accountable for following all company GMPs
• All other duties as assigned

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards
• Reports deviations to Supervisor
• Participates in mandatory safety training and adheres to all safety policies
• Reports all safety issues, near misses and injuries

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards
• Reports deviations to Supervisor
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system…