Production Helpers (Seasonal Work Assignment in Kansas)

Redbarn Pet Products is seeking motivated Seasonal Production Helpers to join our team in Great Bend, Kansas for seasonal assignments during May 2026 – August 2026 or October 2026 – January 2027. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience, earn competitive pay, and enjoy fully covered travel and housing.

Pay

• Starting pay: $12.50/hour
• $2,400 completion bonus

Schedule

• Full-time hours: 40–45 hours/week
• Overtime opportunities (based on operational needs)

Benefits

• Medical coverage (Anthem Blue Cross, company contribution)
• Dental & Vision plans (MetLife)
• $20,000 Life Insurance + $20,000 AD&D (company-paid)
• Long-Term Disability (company-paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital plans
• Pet Insurance (save 20–50%)
• Vacation accrual starting Day 1 (eligible after 90 days)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee product discounts
• FREE travel to/from your home state within the USA
• FREE housing and work transportation

Benefits subject to change without notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production tasks and support the manufacturing team.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Available for one of the listed seasonal periods.
• Reliable and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• No prior experience required – training provided.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly stand, reach, speak, and hear.
• Frequently walk and use hands to handle or feel objects.
• Occasionally climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift/move:
  • Regularly: 10–25 lbs
  • Frequently: up to 50 lbs
  • Occasionally: up to 100 lbs
• Must have close, distance, and depth vision.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment (50–60°F).

Recruiting Process

• Step 1: Virtual Interview – Microsoft Teams
• Step 2: Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Step 3: Offer of Employment (contingent on physical and background screening)
• Step 4: Post-Employment Physical
• Step 5: Background Screening
• Step 6: Coordinate start date, travel, housing, and transportation
• Step 7: Arrival and transport to housing
• Step 8: Orientation and training