Salt Room Generalist
Blacksburg, VA 
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
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

Salary: 19.00 per hour plus $2.00 shift differential

Shift:Monday -Thursday 7pm to 530am. Possible overtime on Fridays and/or Saturdays.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Production Associate! In this role, you'll be involved in various general activities such as lifting, blending, dispensing materials, operating machines, light assembly, cleaning, trash disposal, and other manual tasks within a high salt environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve company goals in productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Inspect and package salt products (bags, buckets, etc.) to meet quality standards.
  • Efficiently pack out products to maintain production flow.
  • Safely perform tasks related to material additions.
  • Address operational opportunities, implement countermeasures, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Conduct and support operator preventative maintenance (PM) tasks.
  • Operate power equipment safely in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ensure proper labeling of materials before transferring in or out of the salt room.
  • Perform physical and electronic changeovers as directed.
  • Manage Flex adjustments, accurate displays, and downtime reason codes.
Education and Experience Profile
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Three months of manufacturing experience preferred.
Required Skills
  • Basic computer skills perferred.
Work Environment
  • Repetitive movements required.
  • Must be able to lift 65 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated levels.
  • Extended periods of standing required.
  • Must wear prescribed PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator, and steel-toed shoes.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spectrum Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Spectrum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Priority may be given to current employees or local candidates.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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