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Operator II - Wood Pellet Line

1/9/2026

The Operator II is responsible for operating and overseeing the raw material processing side of the production process. This includes coordinating production, performing maintenance, ensuring product quality, and responding to emergencies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Healthy Pet®, a leader in the pet category, offers Best in Home™ pet bedding and litter made from sustainably sourced, responsibly rescued natural plant fiber. Healthy Pet utilizes materials such as cellulose fiber and natural wood from sustainable sources, free from harmful chemicals and other pollutants and have been doing it for over 35 years. With over 150 employees and growing in both Ferndale, WA and Jesup, GA, Healthy Pet’s employees are its greatest resource. Our team is comprised of passionate, innovative and committed people that love pets and want to provide exceptional product solutions that provide Best in Home sustainable products for all. Healthy Pet brands include the number one brand of small animal bedding, carefresh®, as well as CritterCare®, natural cat litter ökocat® and Puppy Go Potty™ natural dog litter. For more information, come join us at: healthy-pet.com
About the Role

Description

Help Shape the Future of Pet Care Manufacturing

Healthy Pet is looking for skilled machine operators and industrial workers to support our commitment to eco-friendly pet care. You'll work with our advanced production equipment to create bedding and litter from natural plant fibers. Your attention to detail and dedication to quality will play a key role in delivering safe, exceptional products to our customers. Join us and make a difference in sustainable manufacturing.


Healthy Pet Jesup is hiring for an Operator II – Wood Pellet worker for the Night Shift. The Operator II position is responsible for operating and overseeing the raw material processing side of the production process.

As a key member of our dynamic team, you’ll engage in a multifaceted role that combines hands-on operation of industrial process systems with management through Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. This includes overseeing raw material input, water and chemical systems, screening equipment, and bulk tanks, ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of our operations.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates production with Supervisor and Floor Leads. Reviews production figures and work orders with the prior shift Operator at the beginning of shift. Notes peculiarities with product production or machine operations. Adjust production rates accordingly.
  • Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment. Ensures machines are running properly and all safety guards and panels are in place during production. Refers major mechanical repairs to maintenance, as needed.
  • Ensures product specifications are met and quality is maintained. Documents variances.
  • Ensures compliance with all SOPs.
  • Conducts and records sampling as instructed by Supervisor and for Quality as needed.
  • Acts as primary responder in an emergency situation. Operates the fire suppression system.
  • Performs necessary equipment adjustments for production run changes.
  • Operates a front end loader as needed to keep production running.
  • Inputs data for production reports. Ensures timeliness and accuracy.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5 years of related operator experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • Experience operating heavy machinery, production machinery and controls
  • Mechanical inclination
  • Must possess a valid driver’s and maintain throughout employment
  • Must possess a fork lift certification and maintain throughout employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with industrial Human-Machine Interface control systems (HMI)
  • Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) processes 

Healthy Pet offers an Excellent Benefits Package which includes:

  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance 
  • Generous 401k matching
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick days and vacation time
  • Plus, quarterly bonuses!

APPLY TODAY! At: https://www.healthy-pet.com/pages/careers

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthy Pet is a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

Key Skills
Machine OperationIndustrial Process SystemsMechanical InclinationHeavy Machinery OperationProduction MachineryHuman-Machine InterfaceLockout/Tagout ProcessesPreventative MaintenanceData InputQuality ControlSafety ComplianceEmergency ResponseEquipment AdjustmentsProduction CoordinationSamplingFire Suppression
Categories
ManufacturingEnvironmental & SustainabilityTradesLogistics
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife Insurance401k MatchingPaid HolidaysPaid Sick DaysVacation TimeQuarterly Bonuses
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