Job Opening: Full-Time Food Production Associate
Location: Zeeland, MI
Pay: $18/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift – 8:00am-6pm Monday-Thursday. Fridays and weekends as needed.
Benefits: 401(k), Store Discount, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Pet Insurance after 90 days.
Reports to: Production Manager
Sign on bonus: $500 after 6 months of employment
Position Summary:
As a Food Production Associate, you will be responsible for producing our Pangea Complete Crested Gecko Diet. Key duties include assembling equipment, measuring and packaging product, labeling, inspecting quality, and preparing items for inventory and distribution. Success in this role requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, efficiency, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Measure, weigh, and fill bags for packaging
- Assemble and maintain production equipment
- Seal, label, and inspect containers to ensure quality standards are met
- Transport finished goods to designated inventory locations
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately
- Maintain a clean and sterile work environment
- Prioritize tasks effectively in collaboration with the team
- Participation in annual full inventory audit
- Willingness to cross-train in other departments as needed
Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Reliable, with excellent attendance
- Capable of solving problems and working both independently and as part of a team
- Basic math and literacy skills
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for duration of shift, walk, sit, and use hands
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to safely use a pallet jack
- Work may involve exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures and around distracting or uncomfortable noise levels
Work Environment:
- Must be able to remain calm and productive in high-pressure situations
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends as required
- Cross-training in other Production roles as needed
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're interested in being part of a growing and innovative company, apply now!
Owner Matthew Parks started Pangea Reptile LLC in 2001 with the breeding of geckos and small-scale sale of dry goods. Several years later we have now grown into one of the largest online sellers of reptile food, products, and quality geckos. We are constantly growing and expanding our line of products and services to meet our customer needs.
But the real story behind every one of Pangea Reptile LLC’s products and specimens is the spirit of discovery that Matt experienced on his first chance encounter with a crested gecko. This spark of wonder woven through our business makes us strive to be innovators over salesmen, scientists instead of staff, and craftsmen rather than breeders.
Our goal is to use this energy to have the very best customer service in the industry as well as the finest animals and products available.