Hiring for Culture and Growth

Carnivore Meat Company is the nation’s leading private-label provider of premium-quality, raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. The Green Bay-based, privately-held company manufactures products under the Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brands and also provides private label products for some of the largest pet brands in the world. Carnivore’s mission is to provide dogs and cats (and other carnivorous pets) the opportunity to lead long, vibrant, healthy lives, with premium raw foods that are sourced, made and packaged in the USA.

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Join the fastest growing raw pet food company in the world!

We always accept applications for the following areas:

  • Machine Operator
  • Warehouse
  • Packaging
  • Sanitation
  • Team Leads

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Drop off at:
2878 Ontario Road, Green Bay, WI 54311

Mail: P.O. Box 9227, Green Bay, WI 54308

Email: hr@carnivoremeat.com

Current Job Openings

Warehouse Associate - Microwave | Green Bay, WI

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ID: 3326015
Job Type:
Posted Date: June 06, 2025
Salary:

Job Description

Purpose: 

Dependable and hard-working Warehouse Associate will assist in handling meat products, maintaining accurate shipment records, and performing basic warehouse operations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and cleanliness, including ensuring microwave systems run efficiently and work areas remain organized. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and adaptability in performing various warehouse tasks to meet operational demands. 


Role: 

  • Operates forklift equipment in accordance with specifications. Assigned equipment may include forklift, manual hand-jack, etc.
  • Maintains logs and records of shipments including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded product
  • Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance
  • Keeps microwave running safely and efficiently 
  • Maintains a clean, safe, orderly warehouse work area
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Stacks and unstacks cases of meat onto pallets 

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.


Experience:

  • One (1) year of related experience preferred.
  • Proficient with inventory control systems
  • Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and time management skills.


Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
  • Must be able to complete various activities in the warehouse that may require hours of lifting, standing and carrying.
  • Ability to work in cold environments at times.
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time, frequently.
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate equipment and inspect parts produced.


Benefits

  • 4% 401k match 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Employee discounts on pet food and treats and Pet Insurance



Carnivore Meat Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift | Green Bay WI

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ID: 3307411
Job Type:
Posted Date: May 30, 2025
Salary:

Job Description

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and repairing machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure a safe, efficient and operational work environment. The role supports continuous functioning of all physical assets and plays a key part in minimizing down time and extending the life cycle of equipment. The Maintenance Technician works closely with other departments to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively. 


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Doing whatever is necessary to ensure that our operation “runs smoothly” at all scheduled times.
  • Optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of all plant machines and equipment.
  • Helping managers become the most productive, highest performing leader in the industry.
  • Performing duties in a manner that ensures we won’t experience “down time” under my watch.
  • Working out differences with my peers or supervisors in a timely, direct, open and honest fashion.
  • Offering ideas for continuous improvement and embracing change when adopted by the organization.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Some college or related work experience desired. 
  • Intermediate/advanced comprehension of refrigeration, welding, motors and general maintenance.
  • HVAC experience desired.
  • Food and/or meat industry experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of meat processing equipment, OSHA and HAACP preferred.
  • Must be comfortable in a multi-cultural, refrigerated environment.
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license and your own vehicle.
  • Job requires exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.
  • Veterans with E-3 to E-5 out-processing designation encouraged to apply.


Reporting Structure

Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Peer(s): Maintenance Technicians
Team: Maintenance


Benefits

  • 4% 401k match 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Employee discounts on pet food and treats and Pet Insurance


Location

This will be based on-sight in Green Bay, WI. 


Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Machine Operator-Packaging (2nd shift) | Green Bay WI

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ID: 2145674
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: May 27, 2025
Salary:

Job Description

IMAGINE THIS:

  • Starting wage is $18/hr for QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
  • An opportunity to leverage your God-given talents to develop and lead machine and equipment operations.
  • Being rewarded for helping pets all across America live longer, healthier, happier lives. 
  • Limitless growth, development and advancement opportunities. 
  • A rapidly growing, privately owned business that cares about you and your success. 


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include packaging, grinders, mills, and similar equipment.
  • Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
  • Inspects finished products ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
  • Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded pieces.
  • Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


HERE'S THE PROFILE OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • You’re a mechanically-inclined individual...relentlessly challenging yourself to greater heights.
  • You drive yourself harder than anyone else ever would or could.
  • You prioritize better than all others and ALWAYS exceed role requirements.
  • You are a pet owner and pet lover and you openly exhibit your passion for pets.  
  • Your references validate a proven successful track record and a devout work ethic.


SUCCESS FACTOR SNAPSHOT:

First 30 days: 

  • Successfully onboard and complete trial period to develop an understanding of our organization, mission, team, products and role expectations.
  • Learn Carnivore Culture

First 60 days:  

  • Successfully pass annual testing for blood borne pathogens and lockout/tagout.

First 90 days:  

  • Complete machine operator training and other business-related applications by learning SOPs associated with your area of responsibility
  • Exhibit Carnivore Culture behaviors

First 6 months:

  • Follow SOPs for your equipment or process without supervision

First 9 months:

  • Learn set-up for your area under supervision

First 12 months:

  • Perform set-ups for your area without supervision and pass annual retests

Ongoing:

  • Champion and mentor others in Carnivore Culture behaviors
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals

Stretch Goals – We believe in career advancement!

  • Train others to do set-up for your area
  • Learn SOPs for second machine or process
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals for second machine or process
  • Learn how to do set-up for second machine or process under supervision
  • Perform set-ups for multiple machines or processes without supervision and pass annual retests
  • Train others how to do set-ups for multiple machines and processes 
  • Become a specialist and/or technical expert in your area of responsibility!

Job Requirements

OTHER:

Pre-employment drug screen and confidentiality agreement are required. Position resides in Green Bay, WI. No relocation package available. 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience preferred.


Physical Requirements & Skills:

  • Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, turning, stretching, reaching, etc.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work well in a team environment.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to count accurately.
  • Must feel "at home" in a multi-cultural, meat-processing environment.

Benefits:

  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 4% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term & long-term disability and pet insurance, 100% company-paid life insurance, 9 paid holidays, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and employee discounts on pet food and treats


Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Senior Manager, Private Label | Remote

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ID: 3238066
Job Type:
Posted Date: April 30, 2025
Salary:

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, Private Label will lead and manage the private label sales team, driving revenue growth, shaping strategic sales initiatives, and strengthening client relationships. This role calls for a visionary leader with a proven track record in sales management, business development, and market expansion.


As a key architect of Carnivore Meat Company’s private label business, this individual will foster innovation, cultivate strong customer partnerships, and reinforce the company’s position as a market leader. Reporting to the Senior Director of Private Label Sales, the Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic objectives and long-term success.


Role Outcomes

First 12 Months

  • Accelerate Private Label & Co-Manufacturing Sales Growth: Increase revenue from $19M to $31M by driving $12M in incremental sales. Achieve this by deepening engagement with existing customers and leveraging new manufacturing capabilities to diversify offerings and expand market reach.
  • Strengthen & Expand Key Retail Partnerships: Deepen strategic relationships with Walmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Petco, and PetSmart to ensure sustained growth. Drive private label sales to grow at or above the rate of category expansion, positioning retail private label programs to account for 50% of the team’s portfolio.
  • Expand Enterprise National Brand Partnerships: Enhance engagement with current National Brand partners by presenting the full portfolio of capabilities, maximizing value and market penetration. Utilize market data and category growth insights to secure a minimum of two new Enterprise Co-Manufacturing customers, each generating $5M in revenue over a rolling 12-month period.
  • Leverage Manufacturing for Innovation & Growth: Harness the potential of the company’s state-of-the-art facility to foster innovation and strengthen customer relationships. Collaborate closely with Marketing and R&D teams to develop cutting-edge, high-quality products that align with evolving consumer demands and industry trends.

Long-Term Goals

  • Sustain Double-Digit Growth in Private Label: Maintain strong year-over-year revenue growth beyond Year 1, reinforcing the company’s position as a market leader in private label pet food and treats. Continuously analyze market trends and consumer preferences to refine sales strategies, ensuring consistent expansion and profitability. Develop innovative go-to-market approaches that drive differentiation and maximize competitive advantage.
  • Expand Distribution & Secure Multi-Year Agreements: Strengthen and expand relationships with regional grocery and natural grocery retailers through solution-based selling. Transition early successes into long-term strategic partnerships, negotiating multi-year agreements that enhance brand presence and drive sustained revenue growth. Leverage data-driven insights to tailor offerings to retailer needs, ensuring alignment with evolving market demands.
  • Take Ownership of Key Customer Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to major private label accounts, actively engaging in high-level discussions and strategic planning with senior stakeholders. Strengthen collaboration with the Senior Director to drive long-term customer success, demonstrating the ability to independently lead high-impact negotiations and large-scale growth initiatives. Establish proactive engagement strategies to ensure customer needs are met with tailored solutions, fostering loyalty and long-term retention.
  • Sales Team Mentor: Take on the role of mentor to account managers, guiding them to adopt the "how might we" approach for tackling challenges and fostering growth within our collective business. Champion innovative thinking and collaboration by sharing best-in-class strategies for leveraging our full capability package, enabling the expansion of opportunities across our      current business portfolio.
  • Enhance Operational & Supply Chain Collaboration to Improve Profitability: Strengthen cross-functional partnerships with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize efficiency and profitability. Improve service levels through streamlined fulfillment processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective product delivery. Identify opportunities to optimize margins and reduce operational costs, leveraging strategic initiatives to enhance overall business performance and long-term financial success.

Key Accountabilities

Portfolio Development & Innovation

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to accelerate private label market growth and strengthen brand positioning.
  • Identify emerging market opportunities, analyze industry trends, and craft competitive strategies that ensure sustained leadership.
  • Lead the development and execution of a robust product innovation strategy, collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, R&D, Technical Services, and Supply Chain teams to bring differentiated, high-quality private label products to market.
  • Oversee the complete product lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance, relevance, and alignment with evolving consumer demands.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to refine product positioning and anticipate consumer preferences, proactively adapting to emerging trends in the pet food and treat industry.
  • Cultivate and nurture strong partnerships with key clients, fostering trust, long-term collaboration, and mutual business success.

Sales Leadership & Performance Management

  • Inspire and mentor the sales team account managers, fostering an exceptional culture and team dynamics. 
  • Continuously monitor and analyze key performance metrics, implementing strategic adjustments to exceed financial targets.
  • Establish best-in-class sales processes, ensuring seamless execution, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide senior leadership with data-backed insights and recommendations, driving informed decision-making.
  • Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations and company policies, maintaining operational excellence and integrity.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives across private label processes, optimizing efficiency, quality, and market competitiveness.
  • Uphold rigorous food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) standards, proactively identifying and reporting compliance-related issues.
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and cultivate new business opportunities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent experience; and MBA preferred.
  • Experience: 8+ years of sales account management sales, ideally within the pet food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or food manufacturing sectors.
  • Proven track record of driving strategic growth and successfully managing large, complex portfolios.
  • Demonstrated expertise in launching and scaling products in national and international markets.
  • Experience leading and developing teams, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Passion for pets and a commitment to advancing innovation in the pet food industry.

Location

This individual will be remote or based out of the Green Bay headquarters. There will be a 50% travel requirement which includes customer visits and strategic meetings in Green Bay.


Benefits

4% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and pet insurance, 100% company-paid life and disability insurance, 9 paid holidays including 1 floating holiday to use as you choose, PTO, wellness incentives, EAP, employee discounts on pet food and treats.


Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Freeze Dry Production Associate | Green Bay WI

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ID: 2399550
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: October 17, 2024
Salary:

Job Description

IMAGINE THIS:

  • Starting wage is $20/hr for QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
  • First shift work, 4-10's, no nights or weekends (unless production needs are high).
  • Utilizing your gifts and talents to helping pets all across the world lead longer, happier, healthier lives.
  • Limitless growth, development and advancement opportunities. 
  • A rapidly growing, award-winning, privately-owned business that cares about you and your success. 
  • Nine paid holidays (including one floating holiday to use as you choose), company-paid events and MUCH more!!!


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Retrieve product carts that have been instructed to be retrieved by supervisor from freezer and bring them to computer station.
  • Load freeze dryers by pushing product carts up an incline into freeze dryers.
  • Pre-operation: ensure freeze dryers are in optimal working condition in order to prevent damaged product by following established standard operating procedure (SOP).
  • Unload carts of pet food products by pulling product carts down a decline.
  • Verify product cart weight and record amount on production paperwork.
  • Inspect product for correct dryness and deposit product into shipping containers.
  • Report issues with regards to the food safety/quality assurance system (FSQA) to leadership and adhere to the requirements of the FSQA standards.
  • Follow all safety procedures.
  • Perform all task requests, regardless of job level.
  • Assist in other departments as needed.


HERE’S THE PROFILE OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • You have a balanced work and personal life, ensuring all areas are strong and healthy.
  • You drive yourself harder than anyone else ever would or could.
  • You manage your time better than any other and ALWAYS exceed expectations - this includes being punctual and having good attendance.
  • You naturally appreciate how your role impacts the totality of the operation’s success.
  • You are a pet owner and/or pet lover and you openly exhibit your passion for pets and pet health.


SUCCESS FACTOR SNAPSHOT:

First 30 days: 

  • Successfully onboard and develop an understanding of our organization, mission, team, products and role expectations.
  • Learn Carnivore Culture.

First 60 days:  

  • Successfully pass annual testing for blood borne pathogens and lockout/tag-out.

First 90 days:  

  • Complete department-specific training and other business-related applications by learning SOPs associated with your area of responsibility.
  • Exhibit Carnivore Culture behaviors.

First 6 months:

  • Follow SOPs for your equipment or process without supervision

First 9 months:

  • Learn set-up for your area under supervision.

First 12 months:

  • Perform set-ups for your area without supervision and pass annual retests.

Ongoing:

  • Champion and mentor others in Carnivore Culture behaviors.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals.
  • Report issues with regards to the food safety/quality assurance system (FSQA) to leadership and adhere to the requirements of the FSQA standards.

Stretch Goals – We believe in career advancement!

  • Train others to do set-up for your area.
  • Learn SOPs for second machine or process.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals for second machine or process.
  • Learn how to do set-up for second machine or process under supervision.
  • Perform set-ups for multiple machines or processes without supervision and pass annual retests.
  • Train others how to do set-ups for multiple machines and processes.
  • Become a specialist and/or technical expert in your area of responsibility!


WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!

With arms wide open, we invite you to get to know us, see what makes us tick and how we roll at Carnivore. These shared ideals, beliefs and practices are what defines us and how the world sees us. Carnivore may not be for everyone…and that’s ok. No fine print. No misleading ads. There’s no mistaking who we are or confusing us for anyone else. We trust that you’ll appreciate that. Here’s what it takes to be one of us:

 

  • Doing whatever is necessary to ensure that any potential customer anywhere in the world, who wants us or needs us, will invariably choose us.
  • Communicating clearly, directly, candidly, and timely with all others inside and outside of the organization.
  • Pioneering and constantly innovating to find ways to say “YES” and make the impossible…possible.
  • Contributing in objectively measurable ways to the success of others in the organization.
  • Fearless decision making…empowering everyone with an opportunity to lead in any given circumstance.
  • Creating a business that will at all times and under any circumstances be strategically profitable.
  • Generating market intelligence that provides us an unassailable competitive advantage.    
  • Losing no customers under my watch.
  • Contributing to every customer’s success in objectively measurable ways.
  • Unrelenting support and re-enforcement of our Culture, Mission, and Strategic Initiatives.
  • Doing ALL things in life with intention and purpose.


ABOUT US:

Carnivore Meat Company is a rapidly growing, award winning raw pet food company located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Most recently, we have been recognized for our accomplishments in growth and manufacturing excellence and were recipients of the following: Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, State Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award, the Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction, and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.


We manufacture, sell, and market the most delicious, nutritious and innovative pet foods and treats in the world, serving over 5,000 pet supply stores nationwide and 14 international markets around the world. We believe that every dog and cat deserve the finest food available to them. Therefore, we will leverage our God-given talents, passion and resources to do whatever is necessary to ensure that any pet parent, who wants or needs us, will have a convenient and effective mechanism to access and procure our “World Class” pet food and pet treats. We are in continuous pursuit of extraordinary, passionate and innovative people who will help us make good on this promise! LONG LIVE PETS!

Job Requirements

OTHER:

Pre-employment drug screen and confidentiality agreement are required. Position based in Green Bay, WI. No relocation assistance available. 


Education: High school diploma or equivalent.


Experience & Abilities:

  • No experience preferred.
  • Able to safely push and pull wheeled carts weighing between 400-500 pounds up an incline. 
  • Able to safely lift up to 60 pounds frequently and stand for entire shift.
  • Able to safely walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, turn, stretch, reach, etc.
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions, have attention-to-detail, and work well in a team environment.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to count accurately.
  • Must feel "at home" in a multi-cultural, meat-processing environment.


Benefits:

  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 4% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and pet insurance, 100% company-paid life insurance, 9 paid holidays, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and employee discounts on pet food and treats


Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Apply Now

Packaging Production Associate | Green Bay WI

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ID: 2165711
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: May 23, 2024
Salary:

Job Description

IMAGINE THIS:

  • Utilizing your gifts and talents to helping pets all across the world lead longer, happier, healthier lives.
  • Limitless growth, development and advancement opportunities. 
  • A rapidly growing, award-winning, privately-owned business that cares about you and your success. 
  • Paid holidays, company-paid events and MUCH more!!!


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Package pet food into bags, boxes, and other packaging containers.
  • Measure, weigh, or otherwise count pet food products into appropriate amounts to adhere to packaging requirements and specifications.
  • Place labels or other identifying signage on bags, boxes or other packaging containers.
  • Lift boxes and place on pallets.
  • Scan with a handheld scanner, wrap and label pallets and utilize a pallet jack to move pallets.
  • Fill out production paperwork.
  • Report issues with regards to the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to your direct supervisor, the Director of Quality Assurance or executive leadership team and adhere to the requirements of the FSMS.
  • Follow all safety procedures.
  • Perform all task requests, regardless of job level.


HERE’S THE PROFILE OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • You have a balanced work and personal life, ensuring all areas are strong and healthy.
  • You drive yourself harder than anyone else ever would or could.
  • You manage your time better than any other and ALWAYS exceed expectations.
  • You naturally appreciate how your role impacts the totality of the operation’s success.
  • You are a pet owner and/or pet lover and you openly exhibit your passion for pets and pet health.


SUCCESS FACTOR SNAPSHOT:

First 30 days: 

  • Successfully onboard and develop an understanding of our organization, mission, team, products and role expectations.
  • Learn Carnivore Culture.

First 60 days:  

  • Successfully pass annual testing for blood borne pathogens and lockout/tag-out.

First 90 days:  

  • Complete department-specific training and other business-related applications by learning SOPs associated with your area of responsibility.
  • Exhibit Carnivore Culture behaviors.

First 6 months:

  • Follow SOPs for your equipment or process without supervision

First 9 months:

  • Learn set-up for your area under supervision.

First 12 months:

  • Perform set-ups for your area without supervision and pass annual retests.

Ongoing:

  • Champion and mentor others in Carnivore Culture behaviors.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals.

Stretch Goals – We believe in career advancement!

  • Train others to do set-up for your area.
  • Learn SOPs for second machine or process.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals for second machine or process.
  • Learn how to do set-up for second machine or process under supervision.
  • Perform set-ups for multiple machines or processes without supervision and pass annual retests.
  • Train others how to do set-ups for multiple machines and processes.
  • Become a specialist and/or technical expert in your area of responsibility!


WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!

With arms wide open, we invite you to get to know us, see what makes us tick and how we roll at Carnivore. These shared ideals, beliefs and practices are what defines us and how the world sees us. Carnivore may not be for everyone…and that’s ok. No fine print. No misleading ads. There’s no mistaking who we are or confusing us for anyone else. We trust that you’ll appreciate that. Here’s what it takes to be one of us:

 

  • Doing whatever is necessary to ensure that any potential customer anywhere in the world, who wants us or needs us, will invariably choose us.
  • Communicating clearly, directly, candidly, and timely with all others inside and outside of the organization.
  • Pioneering and constantly innovating to find ways to say “YES” and make the impossible…possible.
  • Contributing in objectively measurable ways to the success of others in the organization.
  • Fearless decision making…empowering everyone with an opportunity to lead in any given circumstance.
  • Creating a business that will at all times and under any circumstances be strategically profitable.
  • Generating market intelligence that provides us an unassailable competitive advantage.    
  • Losing no customers under my watch.
  • Contributing to every customer’s success in objectively measurable ways.
  • Unrelenting support and re-enforcement of our Culture, Mission, and Strategic Initiatives.
  • Doing ALL things in life with intention and purpose.


ABOUT US:

Carnivore Meat Company is a rapidly growing, award winning raw pet food company located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Most recently, we have been recognized for our accomplishments in growth and manufacturing excellence and were recipients of the following: Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, State Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award, the Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction, and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.


We manufacture, sell, and market the most delicious, nutritious and innovative pet foods and treats in the world, serving over 5,000 pet supply stores nationwide and 14 international markets around the world. We believe that every dog and cat deserve the finest food available to them. Therefore, we will leverage our God-given talents, passion and resources to do whatever is necessary to ensure that any pet parent, who wants or needs us, will have a convenient and effective mechanism to access and procure our “World Class” pet food and pet treats. We are in continuous pursuit of extraordinary, passionate and innovative people who will help us make good on this promise! LONG LIVE PETS!

Job Requirements

OTHER:

Pre-employment drug screen and confidentiality agreement required. Position based in Green Bay, WI. No relocation assistance available. Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience & Abilities:

  • No experience preferred.
  • Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently and stand for entire shift.
  • Able to safely walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, turn, stretch, reach, etc.
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work well in a team environment.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to count accurately.
  • Must feel "at home" in a multi-cultural, meat-packaging environment.

Benefits:

  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 4% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and pet insurance, 100% company-paid life insurance, 9 paid holidays, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and employee discounts on pet food and treats

Carnivore Meat Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now

Cold Processing Production Associate | Green Bay WI

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ID: 2145639
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: May 13, 2024
Salary:

Job Description

IMAGINE THIS:

  • Starting wage is $18/hr for QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
  • Three shift options available:
  • First shift work, no nights or weekends (unless production needs are high).
  • Second shift work: Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am, includes shift premium!
  • Weekend shift: Friday, Saturday & Sunday - work 36 hours, get paid for 40!!!
  • Utilizing your gifts and talents to helping pets all across the world lead longer, happier, healthier lives.
  • Limitless growth, development and advancement opportunities. 
  • A rapidly growing, privately owned business that cares about you and your success. 
  • Paid holidays, company-paid events and MUCH more!!!


ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Measure, weigh or otherwise count pet food products into appropriate amounts to adhere to requirements and specifications.
  • Place meat/fish pet products on trays.
  • Lift trays and slide onto the cart.
  • Place labels or other identifying signage on carts.  
  • Fill out production paperwork.
  • Report issues with regards to the food safety/quality assurance (FSQA) to Leadership and adhere to the requirements of the FSQA standards.
  • Follow all safety procedures.
  • Perform all task requests, regardless of job level.


HERE’S THE PROFILE OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • You have a balanced work and personal life, ensuring all areas are strong and healthy.
  • You drive yourself harder than anyone else ever would or could.
  • You manage your time better than any other and ALWAYS exceed expectations.
  • You naturally appreciate how your role impacts the totality of the operation’s success.
  • You are a pet owner and/or pet lover and you openly exhibit your passion for pets and pet health.


SUCCESS FACTOR SNAPSHOT:

First 30 days: 

  • Successfully onboard and develop an understanding of our organization, mission, team, products and role expectations.
  • Learn Carnivore Culture.

First 60 days:  

  • Successfully pass annual testing for blood borne pathogens and lockout/tag-out.

First 90 days:  

  • Complete department-specific training and other business-related applications by learning SOPs associated with your area of responsibility.
  • Exhibit Carnivore Culture behaviors.

First 6 months:

  • Follow SOPs for your equipment or process without supervision

First 9 months:

  • Learn set-up for your area under supervision.

First 12 months:

  • Perform set-ups for your area without supervision and pass annual retests.

Ongoing:

  • Champion and mentor others in Carnivore Culture behaviors.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals.

Stretch Goals – We believe in career advancement!

  • Train others to do set-up for your area.
  • Learn SOPs for second machine or process.
  • Consistently meet or exceed production goals for second machine or process.
  • Learn how to do set-up for second machine or process under supervision.
  • Perform set-ups for multiple machines or processes without supervision and pass annual retests.
  • Train others how to do set-ups for multiple machines and processes.
  • Become a specialist and/or technical expert in your area of responsibility!


WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!

With arms wide open, we invite you to get to know us, see what makes us tick and how we roll at Carnivore. These shared ideals, beliefs and practices are what defines us and how the world sees us. Carnivore may not be for everyone…and that’s ok. No fine print. No misleading ads. There’s no mistaking who we are or confusing us for anyone else. We trust that you’ll appreciate that. Here’s what it takes to be one of us:

 

  • Doing whatever is necessary to ensure that any potential customer anywhere in the world, who wants us or needs us, will invariably choose us.
  • Communicating clearly, directly, candidly, and timely with all others inside and outside of the organization.
  • Pioneering and constantly innovating to find ways to say “YES” and make the impossible…possible.
  • Contributing in objectively measurable ways to the success of others in the organization.
  • Fearless decision making…empowering everyone with an opportunity to lead in any given circumstance.
  • Creating a business that will at all times and under any circumstances be strategically profitable.
  • Generating market intelligence that provides us an unassailable competitive advantage.    
  • Losing no customers under my watch.
  • Contributing to every customer’s success in objectively measurable ways.
  • Unrelenting support and re-enforcement of our Culture, Mission, and Strategic Initiatives.
  • Doing ALL things in life with intention and purpose.


ABOUT US:

Carnivore Meat Company is a rapidly growing, award winning raw pet food company located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Most recently, we have been recognized for our accomplishments in growth and manufacturing excellence and were recipients of the following: Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, State Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award, the Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction, and Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.


We manufacture, sell, and market the most delicious, nutritious and innovative pet foods and treats in the world, serving over 7,200 pet supply stores nationwide and 14 international markets around the world. We believe that every dog and cat deserve the finest food available to them. Therefore, we will leverage our God-given talents, passion and resources to do whatever is necessary to ensure that any pet parent, who wants or needs us, will have a convenient and effective mechanism to access and procure our “World Class” pet food and pet treats. We are in continuous pursuit of extraordinary, passionate and innovative people who will help us make good on this promise! LONG LIVE PETS!

Job Requirements

OTHER:

Pre-employment drug screen and confidentiality agreement required. Position based in Green Bay, WI. No relocation assistance available. 


Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience & Abilities:

  • No experience preferred.
  • Able to safely lift up to 60 pounds frequently and stand for entire shift.
  • Able to safely walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, turn, stretch, reach, etc.
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work well in a team environment.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to count accurately.
  • Must feel "at home" in a multi-cultural, refrigerated, meat-processing environment.

Benefits:

  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 4% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and pet insurance, 100% company-paid life insurance, 9 paid holidays, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and employee discounts on pet food and treats

Carnivore Meat Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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