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.

Responsibilities

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.