HPP Machine Operator

At Instinct, we are a family‑owned marketer and manufacturer of scientific‑based, 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats. We focus on raw nutrition and aim to transform the pet food industry.

This position is responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot assigned machines to support the processing and packaging of pet food. Most of the time will be spent in a processing environment completing duties assigned by the team leader or department supervisor.

• Safely perform set‑up, startup, and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment to ensure high‑quality production and minimal downtime.
• Perform period checks on equipment and solve problems as detected.
• Responsible for making sure all daily paperwork is completed, free of errors.
• Perform recurring safety/quality checks on production line.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure maximum throughput.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to perform in a manufacturing environment with temperatures of 30-45°F.
• Repetitively lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Frequent squatting, kneeling, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Strong safety focus.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical learning (assimilating and applying new information).
• Strong integrity and reliability.

• Strong understanding of food safety including GMPs, SSOPs and HACCP.
• Ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Ability to read and understand relevant documents.
• Driving continuous improvement.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a machine operator.

Competitive compensation package includes health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short and long‑term disability, paid time off, purpose days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401k with company match.

• 401k with company match.
• Flexible work environment with 11.5 company‑paid holidays.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Bring your pet to work plus pet food reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth and development.

Lincoln, NE

Job : 1022
# of Openings: 1