About this role
Title: Batch Operator
Location: Omaha, NE
Shift/Hours: 2nd shift M-TH 4pm - 2:00 am, Fridays as needed
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!
As our Batch Operator, you’ll make an impact by:
- 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.
What you need to succeed:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of prior mixing, grinding or batching experience preferred.
- 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.
What we have for you:
- A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families
- 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.
Join our team and help transform the lives of millions of families every year, one pet at a time.
Disclaimer:
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.
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