Shift Schedule: Friday-Sunday l 6:00am to 4:30pm (plus breaks)
Who We Are
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 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 will become highly functional in multiple areas of the plant, and will become system experts in an assigned area of focus. This job requires strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives
Responsibilities
- Prioritize individual safety, product quality, and food safety and report any behavior or occurrence that may impact these
- Support operation of freeze dryers, including, filling, loading, and unloading trays and sanitizing equipment
- Operate basic plant equipment (i.e. dishwashers, boxers, taper and hand trucks) according to specifications
- Demonstrate high degree of ownership for product quality and food safety through accurate records of QC checks, production reports, inventory
- Assist maintenance team in equipment troubleshooting and performing total productive maintenance tasks
- Identify and document root causes, and take corrective actions to solve problems
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Must Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic equipment troubleshooting experience
- Able to operate a computer and/or tablets and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (e.g., ERP, MES, Microsoft Excel)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of Lean/TPM manufacturing principles
- Working knowledge of HACCP and GMPs
- Experience working with equipment HMIs
- Previous forklift experience
- 1+ years of experience in food production
Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands: lifting and lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
- Ability to work with allergens that might be present in food environment
- Ability to work in hot (70℉ to 90℉), cold (-20℉ to 40℉), noisy, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
- Able to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield, steel-toed boots)
- Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Here at Spot & Tango, we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog.
Since 2018, we’ve been cooking up fresh, whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble, the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions.
Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats that we’d eat too. Plus, every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight, age, activity level, and health goals.
Why Work With Us
At Spot & Tango, we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and learn at light speed. While we value experience, we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.
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Spot & Tango Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy requires employees to work in-person at our New York office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employees are able to work from home on Tuesday and Friday.
