Material Handler 1st Shift - Packaging (WI)

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Richfield, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Opportunities available on 1st shift. This role involves sorting and placing materials, filling requisitions, operating a forklift and automation system, cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety and security.

Requirements

• Constant walking, standing, bending and stooping and bending
• Frequent lifting of items up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures and a wet environment
• Strong teamwork mentality and eager to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior material handling experience and experience operating powered industrial vehicles

Responsibilities

• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in combos/vats according to predetermined sequence
• Fill requisitions, work orders or requests for materials and distribute to production areas
• Record amount of materials or items received or distributed
• Operate forklift and automation system to move product throughout the manufacturing plant, including moving raw material to production floor and finished goods to packaged storage
• Clean and maintain equipment, tooling and workspace area
• Protect employees and company safety and security through reporting and stopping occurrences such as damage to product and/or property, theft, product tampering and questionable behavior
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for no cost on employee-only plans; 75% of premium coverage when enrolling dependents
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k retirement contribution and company match up to 3.5%
• 10 days of paid vacation
• 6 days of paid sick time
• Unlimited room for growth
• Free coffee machine that makes espresso, mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and more
• Brand new vending machines full of snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and more

What This Job Offers

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