Company Description: Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family owned marketer and manufacturer of natural pet foods for dogs and cats. Instinct® is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for proven healthier and happier long life. Our company mission is to Empower people to transform the lives of pets. We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance-oriented professionals who love to win and make a positive difference.

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.