Batch Operator

Compana Pet Brands • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come. A career at Compana Pet Brands is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work with a team of diverse, creative pet lovers who understand that pets are part of the family and, just like family, they always come first! Just as each of our brands brings its own personality to our product portfolio, each Compana employee brings his or her own unique set of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to our business. A passion for pets drives us, our purpose unites us, striving for excellence energizes us, and a high performance defines us. We are actively seeking a Batch Operator to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love!

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Must be forklift certified and able to show proficiency on a Stand-up RC forklift.
• Understanding of conversions such as volume to mass (i.e. gallons to pounds).
• Strong math skills with ability to proficiently calculate batch requirements and tolerances.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of prior mixing, grinding or batching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring mixing, grinding, and batching operations run efficiently.
• Adding proper ingredients to mixer, grinder, or batcher according to formulation.
• Measuring, weighing, and blending raw materials according to established batch records.
• Inspecting mix during the process, assuring proper quality.
• Ensuring allocated batches are completed to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing work area and equipment to reduce risk of product contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Identifying and organizing all incoming raw materials and storage, maintaining a first-in, first-out rotation.
• Transferring approved materials to designated areas within the warehouse.
• Completing and maintaining daily production documents.

Benefits

• Great work/life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Differential pay for 2nd shift
• A generous Employee Referral program
• A comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision as well as life insurance, long and short term disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Assistance program to support you well being
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary telehelp line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED