If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply for our Operations Assistant position for our Emporia, Kansas manufacturing facility.

What we offer:

• $20/hr starting rate.
• Potential to make over $25/hr within the first year. 
• 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available.
• $1 shift differential for off shifts.
• Great work environment with climate regulated zones.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1.
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost.
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match.
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted Company products.

Responsibilities

• Understands and is responsible for full compliance and following of all Quality, GMP's, AIB and Micro (C&S Guidelines), EOHS, and safety standards and guidelines.
• Assist with startup, changeovers, and line shut down of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility.
• Performs Housekeeping activities as per master sanitation schedule, and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments as required to meet all GMP’s, FDA and AIB requirements.
• Responsible to support line operations during lunches, breaks and coverage for open positions.
• Responsible for finished goods preparation and inspection, including top cap placement, inspection checklist, legible date codes, and quality of bag seals.
• Production line waste removal and disposal according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of equipment throughout the production areas during operation. Trained in LOTO, chemical handling, PPE, etc.
• Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food safety issues to management.
• Responsible for managing Dum back/Regrind/Reblend product movement.
• Supports packaging lines with staging of resources needed based on the production schedule, including hand stacking of all bag sizes.
• Attends the Shift Transition Meeting to understand the current shift production schedule.
• Contribution of additional work hours when needed to meet business demands.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent- required. 
• Able to work an off shift  (either 3 PM to 11:30 PM or 11 PM to 7:30 AM) - required.
• Able to work weekends - required.
• Ability to push totes containing product up to 750 lbs- required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, repeatedly- required. 
• Ability to use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day- required. 
• Ability to walk unlimited distances each day- required. 
• Able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends - preferred.