Golden Pet Manufacturing®
At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are at the forefront of transforming pet food by creating nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions for pet parents worldwide. Watch our new company video to learn more!
Location & Shift Location:
Richfield, WI (30 minutes from Milwaukee and Waukesha)
Shift:
Day (6am-6pm)
Responsibilities
Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols.
Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line.
Set‑up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
Lock and tag out equipment during set‑up, troubleshooting, or when adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery.
Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality, and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA.
Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within the ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions.
Support the production line by stepping in on an as‑needed basis due to absences or breaks.
Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams.
Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment.
Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week.
Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training.
Resolve first-level operational issues and elevate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production.
Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2+ years of experience operating machinery.
1‑2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
Experience working with an ERP system (preferred).
Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred).
Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred).
Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred).
Lift truck certification (preferred).
Golden Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage – we cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
Charity sponsorships – you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental‑health benefits.
401(k) match up to 3.5% of your contributions.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan with company contributions to your retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement program – reimbursing eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts.
Company events such as team picnics and ice‑cream socials designed to cultivate connections and enhance work‑life balance.
For additional information on our perks & benefits, click here. Learn more about general internet safety and our hiring practices. View our Privacy Notice to Applicants.
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Location & Shift Location:
Richfield, WI (30 minutes from Milwaukee and Waukesha)
Shift:
Day (6am-6pm)
Responsibilities
Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and/or protocols.
Collaborate with the Supervisor, Production to relay team performance and identify opportunities to optimize performance on the production line.
Set‑up, operate, stage and breakdown production equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
Lock and tag out equipment during set‑up, troubleshooting, or when adjustments need to be made to the equipment or machinery.
Report any and all incidents regarding safety, quality, and production to the Supervisor, Production, Manager, Production, Safety Manager or Manager, QA.
Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within the ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions.
Support the production line by stepping in on an as‑needed basis due to absences or breaks.
Troubleshoot problems during operations and adjust machinery in cases of malfunctions or jams.
Understand and be able to operate all equipment and/or machinery within the assigned production area(s).
Lead the manufacturing crew members while creating a positive and professional work environment.
Maintain a consistent workflow by adhering to the production goals for the day and/or week.
Ensure the organization and effectiveness of the manufacturing crew members, identifying challenges to troubleshoot bottlenecks and areas to provide additional support and/or training.
Resolve first-level operational issues and elevate them as necessary to the Supervisor, Production.
Support employees in others with various production related tasks and/or projects.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2+ years of experience operating machinery.
1‑2 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
Experience working with an ERP system (preferred).
Prior experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred).
Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) interfaces and comfortable with associated computer systems (preferred).
Lock Out/Tag Out certification (preferred).
Lift truck certification (preferred).
Golden Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage – we cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
Charity sponsorships – you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental‑health benefits.
401(k) match up to 3.5% of your contributions.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan with company contributions to your retirement plan.
Tuition reimbursement program – reimbursing eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts.
Company events such as team picnics and ice‑cream socials designed to cultivate connections and enhance work‑life balance.
For additional information on our perks & benefits, click here. Learn more about general internet safety and our hiring practices. View our Privacy Notice to Applicants.
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