Line Worker

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.

Job Summary

Perform basic manufacturing and packaging functions related to production of bird and small animal food products or fish food products. Line workers are responsible for a variety of tasks, including placing, packing boxes, stacking pallets, reworking product or product packaging, cleaning, and other general manufacturing duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks, packing bags or tubs of product into boxes, stacking product onto pallets, line clean-up, and general cleaning and housekeeping

• Identify and report quality defects and Food Safety concerns

• Rework product and product packaging as directed

• Perform basic machine operations involved with packaging product

• Maintain a tidy workplace using lean manufacturing and 5S principles

• Follow all food safety required procedures.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

• Being flexible with daily duties that are assigned.

• Practice good GMP's

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year (1) related experience and/or training

Required Skills

• Able to read, comprehend, and legibly write English.

• Able to lift up to 10 lbs.

• Must possess organizational and teamwork skills

• Able to stand at work stations and use material handling equipment to move products.

• Able to operate digital and dial scales.

Work Environment

• Exposure to hot and cold warehouse climate

• Frequent exposure to motorized warehouse equipment

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping