Manufacturing Associate(WI)

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 for pet parents everywhere.

About the role

Opportunities available on:

• 1st shift (6AM-2:30PM)
• 2nd shift (2PM-10:30PM) Shift premium
• Day shift (6AM-6PM)
• Night shift (6PM-6AM) Shift premium

Responsibilities

• Show dedication to safety and quality protocols.
• Prepare raw materials for production which includes unwrapping or breaking materials apart.
• Move product to and from production line by hand and occasionally use non-motorized equipment, such as a hand pallet jack.
• Load and unload product from various areas throughout the production line, including placing pans onto racks and moving into the freezer.
• Sort finished products, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards.
• Assist in the packaging process which includes dumping products into hoppers, filling boxes with finished packaged bags, and placing the completed boxes onto pallets for shipment.

Qualifications

Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and stoop/kneel when required.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment because of our state-of-the-art freezers (35°-45°).
• Comfortable working in a wet environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds in certain manufacturing areas.
• Strong teamwork mentality and eager to work collaboratively with others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, 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.
• 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.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials.
• Free coffee machine that makes espresso, mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and more.
• Brand new vending machines full of snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and more.