Job Description
Job Description
Batching & Receiving Operator
Company Overview : Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.
The Batching & Receiving Operator will work out of our Brownwood Texas manufacturing facility, and report to the Operations Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to :
- Review daily production needs and ensure adequate levels of raw materials needed to meet production in work area
- Facilitate the unloading and loading of bulk raw materials and finished products of tractor trailers
- Use forklift to stage raw materials to begin process and load trucks
- Operate computerized auto batching systems, understand formulas, and keep processing systems full of feed
- Make sure materials are clean before use
- Batching and making the dog food / product
- Sampling and testing of all incoming ingredients and the unloading of bulk ingredients and packing supplies
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
GED, High School diploma or equivalentOSHA forklift certificationExperience working as a lead operatorExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to work without supervisionAble to multitask in a fast environmentAble to be flexible and work overtimeAble to be detail orientedHave an understanding of safety and qualityHave an understanding of mechanical equipmentMust be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screeningMust be eligible to work in the USPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Forklift operator certificationPrior experience working in a food / consumer packaged goods environmentESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hoursAscend / descend a ladder or stairs dailyAbility to operate a computer and other office technologyAbility to observe details at close rangeMust be able to work in area with exposure to loud noisesAbility to work safely in areas with hazardous equipment and materialsMust be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanismsMust be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperaturesOccasionally position self to access low spacesBENEFITS
401K matchingMedicalDentalVisionShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityHSA & FSAPet InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistant ProgramReferral ProgramAnd more!Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.