Batching & Receiving Operator

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 equivalent

OSHA forklift certification

Experience working as a lead operator

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work without supervision

Able to multitask in a fast environment

Able to be flexible and work overtime

Able to be detail oriented

Have an understanding of safety and quality

Have an understanding of mechanical equipment

Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening

Must be eligible to work in the US

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Forklift operator certification

Prior experience working in a food/consumer packaged goods environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours

Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs daily

Ability to operate a computer and other office technology

Ability to observe details at close range

Must be able to work in area with exposure to loud noises

Ability to work safely in areas with hazardous equipment and materials

Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanisms

Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures

Occasionally position self to access low spaces

BENEFITS

401K matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

HSA & FSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Referral Program

And 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.

Full-time