Machine Operator II Job at Spectrum Brands, Middleton, WI

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  • Spectrum Brands
  • Middleton, WI

Job Description

Job Title
Machine Operator II
Job #
US19728
Requisition Type
Regular
Function
State/Province
Missouri
City
Middleton, WI
Region
Posting Start Date
Sep-15-2025

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

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Understand and demonstrate 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 production machine, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control, and waste control. 
  • Follow all necessary GMPs and ensure workers on that line are following GMPs.   
  • Work with Maintenance Team to troubleshoot minor machine problems.  
  • Observe and follow safety procedures using personal safety equipment and lock-out/tag-out procedures as required.  
  • Perform hourly quality checks on finished goods. 
  • Enter data into Flex System. 
  • Assist in Production performing packaging duties as needed or requested.   
  • Provide support work for plant improvement projects as directed 
  • Proper use of fish grinding and seed blending machinery and metal detector. 
  • Understands recipe sheets usage, policy and procedure. 
  • Conduct quality competency-moisture quality control test, consistency, color, weight, etc. 
  • Troubleshoot minor machine problems.  
  • Setup and adjust machinery as needed. 
  • Pick components for batches from warehouse stock. 
  • Perform clean out procedures between product runs. 
  • Produce high quality batches and ensure accurate batch/inventory tracking. 
  • Assist with monthly inventories as needed. 
  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures.  
  • Complete other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience Profile

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

Required 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  

 

Work Environment

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   

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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