Packaging Machine Operator

BrightPet is a leading consumer brand and manufacturing company in the pet and companion animal industry. BrightPet pioneers a portfolio of widely recognized leading consumer brands, including Stewart®, Bravo®, Blackwood®, Adirondack®, By Nature®, Miracle Care® and Hamilton® with holistic, natural and organic solutions. The Stewart brand boasts the number one market share for freeze dried raw treats on all major digital retailers. The Blackwood Brand is exported to more than a dozen countries. BrightPet owns four manufacturing facilities and has unparalleled manufacturing capabilities in the pet industry. BrightPet is on an aggressive growth trajectory and has completed an expansion at three of the four manufacturing facilities in the last three years. This increased volume and expanded capabilities have allowed BrightPet to set new growth records every year for seven straight years.

The Dayton facility (legally BNG Miracle Pet, LLC) was acquired by BrightPet in 2020 and contains best-in-industry manufacturing capabilities with full vertical integration for freeze dried treats and raw diets. Since the acquisition, BrightPet increased capacity by 135%. The facility also has light manufacturing capabilities for care products.

Up to $19.00 an hour depending on experience; Defined Wage Structure

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (work all 36 hours, paid for 40 hours)

Job Summary: A Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) is responsible for operating the machines used to package products. They must ensure that the packaging is done according to company and food safety standards. PMO must pay meticulous attention to detail and have the ability to troubleshoot minor problems, adjust production lines, and monitor all fill processes.

Essential Functions:

• Completes all start up procedures for the Packaging Machine equipment.
• Responsible for initial stocking of the line prior to start up and maintaining the stock levels throughout the run.
• Verify that the inkjet printers for each line are running properly and request repairs when necessary.
• Brings in all new order materials.
• Perform routine checks to ensure the machine is in an operable state.
• Ensures correct packaging is used for specific product.
• Fill hopper with finished product.
• Fill tubs and bags according to weight while checking product for quality standards.
• Gather samples from each production run and give them to the Quality Control department.
• Weigh product every hour to verify proper product weights are being placed in containers.
• Test metal detectors on each line every hour.
• Prepare and print shipping labels for shipping boxes.
• Work on the line as needed to fill in for other personnel.
• Inspection of final products.
• Follow GMP’s; model employee in attendance, attitude, leadership.
• Shut down and clean the line at the end of each day.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly bend and stoop while working.
• Must be able to repetitively lift a maximum of 50 lbs. waist high and over the shoulder.
• Must be able to operate powered industrial vehicles for materials movement.
• Must be able to follow work instructions, effectively communicate information to co-workers and management, and write legibly.
• Must be able to comprehend the various phases of the position.
• Must be able to complete simple math problems.
• Must have good dexterity.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively work and interact in a team environment.
• Assist other personnel to accomplish tasks throughout their assigned shift.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Work environment may be dusty.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person