Experienced Production Operator

HIGHLIGHTS

• Up to $28.00 per hour (with OT and bonus)
• Modified 1st shift work week
• Our workweek is 9-hour days Mon-Thu and 4-hour day Fri
• Our weekends are2 ½ days long
• 10 company paid holidays
• PTO and Holiday hours are counted as WORK hours and can add to overtime
• Our bonus program can pay out 2X per year
• Annual PTO is available 1st of month after hire date (prorated from date of hire)
• Stable employment – no layoffs in the past 15 years
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)

Company Overview

Founded in 1994 and located in Juneau, WI, Animix LLC (“Animix” or the “Company”) is a leading B2B ingredients company serving the animal feed industry. Selling primarily to the calf milk replacer market, the Company manufactures custom-formulated, water-dispersible vitamin and mineral premixes and supplements, distributes related ingredients, and provides excellent technical support. Milk replacer is analogous to baby formula and is an alternative to unsaleable whole milk, or “waste milk”. Calves are fed milk replacer to receive vital nutrients during development. In addition to a broad product suite, Animix provides technical support and formulation expertise.

Basic Overview of Position

Motivated Individual who can assist in daily production tasks. One who is hardworking and team oriented. This individual will be part of the Production team which is held responsible for: ensuring Animix is producing high quality products while also meeting customer specifications. Additionally, they will be responsible for working independently and accurately by following Animix policies and procedures. The ability to communicate effectively with other Animix team members. Entry level production employees will learn and proficiently operate 1-3 mixer systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and proficiently operate 1-3 systems
• To execute all daily production duties as required to fulfill production schedule
• Read execute production schedule
• Read and execute work instructions
• Accurately select ingredients, weigh out and record information on bar code scanner
• Load mixers and packaging equipment
• Package finished products according to work instructions
• Complete all necessary paperwork and create inventory with bar code scanner
• Maintain cleanliness of plant as directed
• Assist in providing a clean and safe work environment
• Assist in other areas as necessary
• Follow all SOP’s, GMP’s and HACCP guidelines and regulations
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Punctual, good attendance
• Ability to work in team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Reliable in schedule and time management
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Align with Animix’s Core Values
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), Communicate precisely and listen actively
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Forklift operating experience
• Basic computer skills
• Barcode scanners
• Basic MS Office (Excel)
• Basic math skills
• English (fluently read, write, and speak)

Great Benefits

• Health and Medical (small premiums for employees)
• Dental (paid by Animix)
• Life Insurance (paid by Animix)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (paid by Animix)
• Vision (small premium)
• Health Reimbursement Agreement (HRA) (Fully funded by Animix)
• 401k with company match
• PTO and Vacation available day one
• 10 Paid Holidays (incl. New Year’s Eve. Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and day after Thanksgiving
• Work week: M – Th 9 hrs, Fri 4 hrs
• Quarterly lunches that include gift drawings
• Monthly all employee lunches to celebrate birthdays for the month
• Service awards
• Merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Bonus program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free Ice Cream
• Free soda and rehydration-type drinks
• And more…