Food Protection Associate - 3rd Shift

Instinct Pet Food
  • Lincoln, Nebraska
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Company Description: At Instinct®, our purpose is to feed the unspoken bonds between pets, their people, and the planet. As The FreshRaw Brand, we believe nothing is fresher than raw and that raw nutrition has the power to help pets live healthier, happier lives. Guided by our leadership capabilities — acting as Change Agents, driven by Consumer Obsession, and fueled by a Challenger Mindset — we’re redefining what’s possible in pet food and challenging the status quo. From our St. Louis headquarters to our Center of Excellence Raw Food Kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska, we’re united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference through the power of raw.
     
    Instinct® is part of the family-owned group, Agrolimen, who owns leading pet food and human food businesses in the US, China, Europe, and Africa.
     
    Sign-on Bonus up to $2,000
     
    Position Summary:  This position is responsible for performing industrial sanitation duties in a food processing plant. The majority of the time will be on sanitation, but this individual will also be required to understand and carry out other tasks to support the greater team.
     
    Hourly Pay: $18.50/hr
     
    Primary Job Responsibilities
    Sanitation:
    • Daily cleaning of plant processing equipment and facilities.
    • Disassemble and assemble equipment.
    • Use industrial chemicals for cleaning equipment.
    • Use scratch pads to remove contaminants from equipment.
    • Daily cleaning and scratching of drains, totes, and other miscellaneous equipment.
    • Interpret SDS sheets to ensure the safe handling of chemicals.
    • Assist with pre-operational inspections.
    Janitorial:
    • Janitorial duties as assigned.
     
    Miscellaneous Plant Duties:
    • May be required to assist at warehouse locations.
    Physical & Environmental Requirements
    • Lifting up to 60 pounds.
    • Occasional squatting.
    • Must be available to work on weekends.
    • Comfortable working in 40 degree temperature.
    • Ability to work standing up for entire shift.
    • Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets.
    • Ability to comply with all safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.
    Personal Attributes
    • Must be punctual and dependable.
    • Ability to work productively with little or no supervision.
    • Ability to adapt to changing task demands.
    • Must be able to follow work instructions and complete all tasks in a safe manner.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Team oriented.
    Preferred Skills and Technical Expertise:
    • Experience working with cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
    • Understanding of the Hazardous Communication Standard (HAZCOM) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS) of chemicals.
    Preferred Experience
    • 1 year experience cleaning and sanitizing equipment in a manufacturing environment.
    Compensation and Benefits:  Competitive compensation package includes health & dental insurance, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, Paid Time Off, short and long term disability, Purpose Days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401(k) with company match.
     
    Our Instinct is to CHAMPION Diversity
     
    At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family. We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths. We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences. Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLincoln, Nebraska
    Websitehttps://www.instinctpetfood.com/careers

    Skills

    • Bond Marketunmatched
    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Datasheetsunmatched
    • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Industrial Cleaningunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Raw Foodunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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