Spot & Tango

Production Associate (Friday to Monday, 6AM - 4:30PM)

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

ExcelERPGMPCommunicationProblem SolvingHACCPFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

About the role

Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will be directly responsible for the safe, efficient production of high-quality, fresh, human-grade pet food.

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP guidelines.
Problem-Solving & Team Support
Support cross-training efforts to gain competency in additional production rooms.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Shift Manager.
This position requires strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives.

Ability to operate production equipment safely and efficiently
Willing and able to comply with required GMP standards (no jewelry, piercings, false eyelashes, fake nails, nail polish, etc.)
Operate in one or more production rooms (Tray Fill, Freeze Dryer, and Packaging/Washroom) after demonstrating proficiency through practical exams.
Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: bump cap, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, hair net, beard guard, etc.)
Must Have
Successfully passed at least one room-specific practical exam (after training period)
Basic troubleshooting skills
Comfortable using computers, tablets, and basic software (ERP, MES, Microsoft Excel)
Nice to Have
Physical Requirements

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) manufacturing principles
Familiarity with HACCP and GMP standards
Experience working with equipment HMIs
Previous forklift experience
1+ years of experience in food production or manufacturing
Able to lift and lower up to 50 pounds
Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, and repetitive motions
Comfortable working at heights (above 6 feet)

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis.

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for motivated Production Associates to join our brand-new state-of-the-art freeze drying facility in Allentown, PA! In this role, you will be directly responsible for the safe, efficient production of high-quality, fresh, human-grade pet food. Production Associates are highly functional in multiple areas of the plant and are system experts in an assigned area of focus. This position requires strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives.
We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there.
Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
We are looking for motivated Production Associates to join our brand-new state-of-the-art freeze drying facility in Allentown, PA!

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