2nd Shift - Machine Operator

Description

Central Garden & Pet / Kaytee is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Machine Operator – to join our team at Kaytee in Chilton, WI.

At Kaytee, we offer a safe, clean work environment with an onsite fitness center and an onsite Health & Wellness clinic for employees and their families. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and disability insurance and a full 3% match on your 401k contributions, along with a yearly profit-sharing bonus. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions; makes adjustments or repairs as needed while assisting in the manufacturing process.
• Enters production codes batching computer (Repete), sets up machine, prepares dating equipment for production and ensures the bags and / or tape is properly running.
• Completes production work orders, moves / wraps pallets, confirms correct count on pallet and records pallet completion.
• Inspects bags (top, and bottom) to ensure quality sewing, ribbon intact, legible / correct code dating and ID.
• Tests product weights; visually checks for proper product mix.
• Marks pallets for proper destination.
• Assemble hand-add barrels accurately adding the proper amounts of vitamins / minerals and prepares ahead as required.
• Follows all quality and food safety initiatives in accordance with FSMA, USDA, and SQF standards including obtaining PCQI certificate.
• Follows all safety initiatives in accordance with OSHA standards

Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.