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Spectrum Brands

<div>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&reg;, Instant Ocean&reg;, Marineland&reg;, 8-in-1&reg;, Dingo&reg;, FURminator&reg;, Nature&rsquo;s Miracle&reg;, GloFish&reg;, DreamBone&reg; and SmartBones&reg;. 
Job Summary 
The Quality Specialist at the Noblesville, IN manufacturing plant will be a key role for the quality team and will partner with Operations, Sourcing, Planning, and R&amp;D/Engineering teams to ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements. The right candidate will help drive the adoption and improvement of strategic QMS processes that will shape the QMS culture of our facility. Maintaining compliance with applicable customer and company standards is the top priority while looking for opportunities for improvement based on trends found in customer feedback, production process data, inspection records and other product quality related information. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Set and sustain the major quality programs and processes including but not limited to:
<ul><li>Document Control</li>
<li>Internal Audit</li>
<li>Supplier Corrective Actions</li>
<li>Corrective and Preventive Actions, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA)</li>
<li>Control of Non-Conforming Material, including Quality Hold and Alert</li>
</ul></li><li>Gather and review customer requirements and feedback, production process data, inspection records and other product quality related information to achieve plant goals and continuously improve</li>
<li>Document and transfer best practices, techniques, procedures, and tools to peers and other process improvement teams</li>
<li>Develop quality related documentation, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Alerts, PFMEA, and Flowcharts</li>
<li>Perform complaint investigations including quarantine, sort, rework and disposition of material as well as RCA and effective action development and implementation</li>
<li>Represent the quality team in continuous improvement projects</li>
<li>Participate in product and process change management tasks, including but not limited to BOM review and First Article Inspection for EPD and NPD</li>
<li>Support third party or customer quality audits</li>
<li>Assist with quality control inspection of raw, in process and finished goods and documentation of results</li>
<li>Maintain a safe and clean work environment</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required (Science or related field preferred)</li>
<li>ASQ or equivalent certification (CQIA, CQA, or Yellow or Green Belt) preferred</li>
<li>3-5 years Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in QMS and QC Processes and Methodology (PDCA)</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in QC inspection, calibration and sampling systems</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of data analysis tools including Word, Excel, Power Point</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are fundamental</li>
<li>Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in the use of various measurement and test equipment, including but not limited to tape measures, calipers, and Hy-Pot Testers</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in SAP (or other ERP systems)</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma tools</li>
<li>Mechanical Aptitude with ability to read and interpret technical documentation</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
<ul>
<li>Exposure to hot and cold warehouse climate</li>
<li>Frequent exposure to motorized warehouse equipment</li>
<li>Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping</li>
<li>Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds</li>
</ul> 
Job Reference: US19793</div>

Quality Specialist

<div>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&reg;, Instant Ocean&reg;, Marineland&reg;, 8-in-1&reg;, Dingo&reg;, FURminator&reg;, Nature&rsquo;s Miracle&reg;, GloFish&reg;, DreamBone&reg; and SmartBones&reg;. 
Job Summary 
The Quality Specialist at the Noblesville, IN manufacturing plant will be a key role for the quality team and will partner with Operations, Sourcing, Planning, and R&amp;D/Engineering teams to ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements. The right candidate will help drive the adoption and improvement of strategic QMS processes that will shape the QMS culture of our facility. Maintaining compliance with applicable customer and company standards is the top priority while looking for opportunities for improvement based on trends found in customer feedback, production process data, inspection records and other product quality related information. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Set and sustain the major quality programs and processes including but not limited to:
<ul><li>Document Control</li>
<li>Internal Audit</li>
<li>Supplier Corrective Actions</li>
<li>Corrective and Preventive Actions, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA)</li>
<li>Control of Non-Conforming Material, including Quality Hold and Alert</li>
</ul></li><li>Gather and review customer requirements and feedback, production process data, inspection records and other product quality related information to achieve plant goals and continuously improve</li>
<li>Document and transfer best practices, techniques, procedures, and tools to peers and other process improvement teams</li>
<li>Develop quality related documentation, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Alerts, PFMEA, and Flowcharts</li>
<li>Perform complaint investigations including quarantine, sort, rework and disposition of material as well as RCA and effective action development and implementation</li>
<li>Represent the quality team in continuous improvement projects</li>
<li>Participate in product and process change management tasks, including but not limited to BOM review and First Article Inspection for EPD and NPD</li>
<li>Support third party or customer quality audits</li>
<li>Assist with quality control inspection of raw, in process and finished goods and documentation of results</li>
<li>Maintain a safe and clean work environment</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required (Science or related field preferred)</li>
<li>ASQ or equivalent certification (CQIA, CQA, or Yellow or Green Belt) preferred</li>
<li>3-5 years Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in QMS and QC Processes and Methodology (PDCA)</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in QC inspection, calibration and sampling systems</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of data analysis tools including Word, Excel, Power Point</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are fundamental</li>
<li>Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communications skills</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in the use of various measurement and test equipment, including but not limited to tape measures, calipers, and Hy-Pot Testers</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in SAP (or other ERP systems)</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma tools</li>
<li>Mechanical Aptitude with ability to read and interpret technical documentation</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
<ul>
<li>Exposure to hot and cold warehouse climate</li>
<li>Frequent exposure to motorized warehouse equipment</li>
<li>Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping</li>
<li>Ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds</li>
</ul> 
Job Reference: US19793</div>

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<div>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&reg;, Instant Ocean&reg;, Marineland&reg;, 8-in-1&reg;, Dingo&reg;, FURminator&reg;, Nature&rsquo;s Miracle&reg;, GloFish&reg;, DreamBone&reg; and SmartBones&reg;. 
Job Summary 
The Senior Machine Operator role is responsible for all aspects of setting up and running extrusion production equipment. This role will lead to the production of fish food pellets, considering the safety and food quality requirements typically found in a pet food manufacturing environment. The Senior Machine Operator understands the product flow process and procedures, and ensures consistent, efficient, and effective workflow through the department. This role will also perform minor to moderate mechanical work. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Set up and operate food extrusion machines to produce pellets according to recipe and specifications</li>
<li>Load and verify raw ingredients (flour, starches, additives, water) based on batch sheets</li>
<li>Control and monitor key parameters (Temperature zones, Moisture levels, Screw speed, and pressure)</li>
<li>Start, adjust, and stop machines during production runs</li>
<li>Ensure uniform pellet size, shape, texture, and density</li>
<li>Always follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures</li>
<li>Support and enforce HACCP, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and FDA/food regulatory compliance</li>
<li>Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards</li>
<li>Preventing cross-contamination between batches</li>
<li>Conduct in-process quality checks (moisture, appearance, density, etc.)</li>
<li>Accurately label and segregate batches</li>
<li>Meet daily production targets while minimizing waste</li>
<li>Record batch data (ingredients, lot numbers, machine settings, output)</li>
<li>Adjust process variables to maintain consistent product quality</li>
<li>Coordinate with upstream (mixing) and downstream (drying/packaging) teams</li>
<li>Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment (CIP/COP where applicable)</li>
<li>Disassemble and clean dies, screws, and feed systems as required</li>
<li>Identify and report abnormalities (noise, vibration, inconsistent output)</li>
<li>Assist technicians during maintenance</li>
<li>Install, configure, and calibrate food extrusion equipment</li>
<li>Troubleshoot process-related issues</li>
<li>Ensure all equipment meets food-grade and sanitation standards</li>
<li>Conduct changeovers</li>
<li>Ensure proper documentation for audits and traceability</li>
<li>Train operators on proper machine operation, hygiene, and safety</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives</li>
<li>Assist with monthly inventories as needed.</li>
<li>Comply with all Company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Complete other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED)</li>
<li>Three years (3) related experience and/or training</li>
<li>Equivalent combination of education and experience</li>
<li>Forklift experience preferred</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively, read, comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos</li>
<li>Ability to identify and use basic hand tools, measurement devices, and scale devices</li>
<li>Must possess organizational and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Ability to add, subtract, and multiply</li>
<li>Ability to repetitively lift to 50 pounds</li>
<li>Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts</li>
<li>High attention to detail</li>
<li>Self-motivated</li>
<li>Comfortable working at elevated heights</li>
<li>Knowledgeable on the Lock-Out-Tag-Out process</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
<ul>
<li>Exposure to hot and cold climates</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts</li>
<li>Exposure to a wet and dusty environment, including steam, water, and slurry</li>
</ul> 
Job Reference: US19958</div>

Production Technician (Extruder) - 1st Shift

<div>Division Information 
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;. 
Job Summary 
The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will manage environmental, health, safety, security, and workers compensation issues for United Industries&rsquo; Home &amp; Garden Division at the Vinita Park Facility. This position will play a key role in providing a safe and healthy workplace for each of our employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 

<ul>
<li>Lead the facility&rsquo;s environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with local, group, and corporate objectives.</li>
<li>Manage safety performance and reporting through electronic EHS Safety Management Systems.</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations; represent or support representation of the company in all regulatory interactions.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs for managers and employees on key safety and environmental topics, including fire prevention, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste handling, spill prevention and control, chemical hygiene and safety, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and hazard communication.</li>
<li>Serve as a key leader on the plant Safety Committee, facilitating safety initiatives, campaigns, and communications.</li>
<li>Oversee site emergency action planning, including collaboration with local Police and Fire Departments and coordination of emergency drills.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) standards, including scheduling Process Hazard Analyses, submitting Risk Management Plans, and training affected personnel.</li>
<li>Conduct EHS audits to evaluate compliance and identify improvement opportunities; communicate findings to site and corporate leadership and drive corrective actions in partnership with employees.</li>
<li>Prepare, submit, and maintain all required environmental reports for federal, state, and local agencies.</li>
<li>Compile, analyze, and submit safety and accident statistics to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.</li>
<li>Support the workers&rsquo; compensation program by providing incident data, leading investigations, recommending corrective actions, and facilitating return-to-work or modified duty plans to reduce lost time.</li>
<li>Demonstrate and promote Spectrum Brands&rsquo; core values&mdash;Trust, Accountability, and Collaboration&mdash;to drive service excellence, achieve organizational goals, and support fiscal responsibility.</li>
<li>Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Engineering or equivalent field of study preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS role with demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental health and safety regulations required.</li>
<li>Manufacturing facility experience is required.</li>
<li>Experience with Process Safety Management/Risk Management Planning a plus.</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills to determine root cause, resolve operational failures and establish corrective/preventative actions.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze, plan and manage to goal attainment.</li>
<li>Be a driver of EHS requirements and capable of coordinating the design, build, and implementation of quality solutions to problems.</li>
<li>Ability to work as an individual contributor and as a facilitator for work teams.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with site leadership.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training and coaching.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in managing systems and processes.</li>
<li>Extremely motivated and a passion for tackling challenges.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership, presentation, and training skills.</li>
<li>Strong organization and planning abilities.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations).</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
<ul>
<li>Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Approximately 50% office and 50% in the manufacturing facilities.</li>
<li>The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.</li>
<li>The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms. The ability to speak and hear is essential in interacting with other inspectors and line supervision. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Some of the measuring functions require the employee to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to forklift traffic and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as hot and cold environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and flammables. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.</li>
</ul> 
Job Reference: US19840</div>

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS)

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