Machine Operator

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®, Glo Fish®, Dream Bone® and Smart Bones®.

This position is responsible for all aspects of setting up and running the packaging and batching equipment. The Machine Operator I understands the product flow process and procedures, and ensures consistent, efficient, and effective workflow through the department.

• Setup and operate packaging and production equipment by following and documenting procedures.
• Understand, demonstrate and enforce safe work practices at all times; must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment at all times
• Follow all food safety required procedures.
• Check quality characteristics while operating equipment.
• Operate packaging lines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control, and waste control.
• Follow all necessary GMPs and ensure workers on that line are following GMPs.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two years (2) related experience operating packaging machines in a production environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, read, comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Must possess organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated

• Exposure to hot and cold climate – update to very specific to each position
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts