Raw Room Processor - Whitebridge Pet

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the world’s most beloved foods, including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino’s pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo joined General Mills in 2018, extending our mission to pets. We make food the world loves while prioritizing growth, learning, and new possibilities.

About the role

As part of our manufacturing group, you will support production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, and participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment at Whitebridge Pet Brands in Joplin, MO. This role focuses on creating high-quality natural dog and cat treats in an industry-leading facility.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and prepare all dry ingredients and proteins to ensure accurate batching for each production run.
• Safely operate forming equipment to produce products that meet quality and production specifications.
• Load formed products onto screens and organize carts for efficient processing.
• Transfer product carts into ovens to support the baking process.
• Complete daily production records accurately and on time.
• Verify ingredient lot codes and production documentation to ensure product traceability and quality compliance.
• Support efficient product changeovers and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and production leads to achieve daily production and quality goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Machine operation or mechanical/technical experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, is a plus.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace (business conducted in English).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces.
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves when required.
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet environmental conditions.
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery.
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment.

Schedule

Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. Shift availability will be determined by business need and may include:

• 1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

$19.50 per hour

Benefits

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match, annual company contribution, and more.
• Health insurance covering medical, dental, vision, and life.
• Additional benefits available.

About the Location

Located in Joplin, Missouri, Whitebridge Pet Brands is a key part of General Mills’ pet division. This innovative company specializes in natural, minimally processed dog and cat foods, treats, and supplements, featuring brands like Tiki Pets, Cloud Star, and Dogswell. With approximately 52 employees, we operate in a dynamic environment that values safety, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, and respect. Our mission is to bring health and happiness to pets and owners by making food pets love.