Team Leader Seward, NE

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally‑dense, thoughtfully‑sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere.

Location:

Seward, NE

• Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
• Assign and modify staffing and job assignments based on sick calls and last‑minute production needs.
• Notify supervisor of any policy violations or safety violations. Conduct initial reports on safety and production issues.
• Operate all equipment as outlined in SOP, conduct set up and break down of equipment as required. Notify maintenance of mechanical problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Serve as safety representative on assigned shift, reporting all safety concerns or issues to supervisors and managers.
• Meet or exceed daily production or department standards set by supervisors or team.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S practices, and be responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Computer skills – the ability to learn company‑specific programs.
• Ability to enter production data into a computer terminal.
• Able & willing to work all shifts/schedules as needed including overtime.
• Lift to 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively throughout a 10–12 hour shift.
• This position will be required to work frequently indoors in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below.
• Infrequently around loud production equipment.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee‑only plans.
• Through our charity sponsor ships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days
  , an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions
  , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program
  , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events
  , like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work‑life balance.