Production Operator Fresh -3rd Shift

About the role

We are looking for a Fresh Mixing Production Operator – 3rd Shift to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. This role will operate equipment safely and efficiently within the Fresh Mixing department at our state-of-the-art pet food production facility in Auburn, Kentucky, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Company policies, practices, and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Identify food-safety concerns and perform actions appropriate for resolving them.
• Unload trucks to best accommodate production requirements, customer requirements, and carriers.
• Follow established formulas for fresh ingredients as written on formula sheets.
• Follow consistent batching processes to ensure a constant flow of blended fresh material to the extrusion line.
• Assist in conducting daily inventory of all bulk and liquid ingredients, recording bin checks, regular bulk inventory, and part bag count inventory.
• Operate heavy machinery including tote massagers, grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients, and/or automated and manual packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Dump totes through receiving drag and tote stations, replacing totes in the tote stations as needed.
• Operate lift trucks (sit and stand), as required.
• Develop and maintain successful professional working relationships, including good communication practices with relevant production department staff.
• Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent military experience, or a college degree is preferred.

Working Conditions

This role works inside a clean, modern, state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility with brand new equipment.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available on Day 1.
• Company 401(K) match contributions.
• Free bag of premium pet food each month.
• Shift premiums.