Production Operator II - 3rd Shift (S1277

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$23.00/hour with a $2.50/hour shift differential

• Medical
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD & D
• 401k

About the Wellness Pet Company

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.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Working with a dedicated team with a customer focus
• Safe operation of manufacturing equipment for self and others
• Creation of Wellness products

Who We’re Looking For

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking 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
• Gives back to their community

In addition, for this specific role, we need someone who:

• Has a background with Injection Molders
• Has a background with food manufacturing
• High School Education or equivalent

Why Wellness Pet?

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Position Summary

Production Operator II is a full-time hourly position responsible for processing and packaging of treats, blended products, and meat, fulfilling customer orders, cleaning, organizing, and assisting in other areas as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production

• Accurately mix, produce, and package products according to production schedules and company standards of quality and food safety
• Communicate with leadership to ensure efficient and timely delivery of all customer orders
• Safely operate all machinery required to perform daily duties
• Help to anticipate, identify and correct system breakdowns and process improvements to achieve maximum customer service and satisfaction with production efficiency
• Communicate equipment and safety issues and recommendations for improvements
• Ability to perform in various areas of production as needed
• Responsible for properly completing proper documentation related to safety, quality and production
• Responsible for successfully operating production equipment for area of responsibility
• Responsible for meeting daily performance standards and schedules
• Required to use computer for entering performance standards and printing necessary paperwork

Cleaning and Organizing

• Follow and maintain daily cleaning and maintenance schedule
• Assist with maintaining organized, clean and safe work areas and equipment
• Sweep, dust and mop
• Dispose of waste in proper receptacles (trash, recycling and compost)
• Wear proper safety equipment and follow safety rules

Training and Leadership

• Assist in training and welcoming new employees
• Contribute to efficiencies, problem-solving and process improvements
• Maintain professional level of attendance, attitude and behavior
• Maintaining safety, quality and production standards within your responsible areas

Safety

• Completes safety system documentation and…