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Job Description Job Title: Packaging Technician Location: Mishawaka, IN Department: Packaging Job Type: Hourly About United Petfood: United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide! Check out our website: United Petfood Producers USA, Inc. Position Summary: The Packaging Tech is responsible for correctly, safely, and efficiently packaging production. Must be able to operate, troubleshoot packaging equipment according to scheduled production needs. Duties & Responsibilities: • Responsible for setting up, starting up and operation of packaging equipment according to the production schedule., • Monitors equipment and uses tools to make adjustments, change over’s, small repairs and perform basic maintenance as required., • Operates bin discharge., • Performs sanitation tasks to ensure area meets quality standards., • Completes re-work as necessary., • Maintain records and logs during entire packaging process by entering appropriate information in order to document packaging process and reconcile usage of materials and transfers of product within RedZone system., • Perform and document in-process quality checks on a periodic basis on representative samples in order to ensure that product is correctly packaged., • Clean, disassemble and reassemble line equipment in order to prepare machine for inspection or deep cleaning., • Changeover/set up machine for run by loading product, components, printer material, etc.; adjusting settings; checking the line; and obtaining line clearance in order to prepare equipment for next packaging run., • Actively follow safety procedures and policies in all job tasks., • Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices., • Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor., • Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies, • Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor., • Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements, • Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies, • Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals., • Ability to stand for extended periods of time., • Ability to lift 35-50 pounds in order to move ingredients and finished product, stand, walk, push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, and bend to the floor., • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude., • Ability to use basic hand tools., • Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language., • Previous experience work with packaging systems and conveying equipment., • Prior experience in a production environment, preferably food or beverage manufacturing.

Job Description Job Title: Packaging Technician Location: Mishawaka, IN Department: Packaging Job Type: Hourly About United Petfood: United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide! Check out our website: United Petfood Producers USA, Inc. Position Summary: The Packaging Tech is responsible for correctly, safely, and efficiently packaging production. Must be able to operate, troubleshoot packaging equipment according to scheduled production needs. Duties & Responsibilities: • Responsible for setting up, starting up and operation of packaging equipment according to the production schedule., • Monitors equipment and uses tools to make adjustments, change over’s, small repairs and perform basic maintenance as required., • Operates bin discharge., • Performs sanitation tasks to ensure area meets quality standards., • Completes re-work as necessary., • Maintain records and logs during entire packaging process by entering appropriate information in order to document packaging process and reconcile usage of materials and transfers of product within RedZone system., • Perform and document in-process quality checks on a periodic basis on representative samples in order to ensure that product is correctly packaged., • Clean, disassemble and reassemble line equipment in order to prepare machine for inspection or deep cleaning., • Changeover/set up machine for run by loading product, components, printer material, etc.; adjusting settings; checking the line; and obtaining line clearance in order to prepare equipment for next packaging run., • Actively follow safety procedures and policies in all job tasks., • Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices., • Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor., • Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies, • Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor., • Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements, • Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies, • Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals., • Ability to stand for extended periods of time., • Ability to lift 35-50 pounds in order to move ingredients and finished product, stand, walk, push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, and bend to the floor., • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude., • Ability to use basic hand tools., • Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language., • Previous experience work with packaging systems and conveying equipment., • Prior experience in a production environment, preferably food or beverage manufacturing.

Job Description Job Title: Sr Accountant Location: Mishawaka, IN Department: Finance & Accounting Job Type: Full-time About United Petfood: United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide! Job Summary: The Sr Accountant is responsible for general accounting operations at the plant. This role is responsible for inventory valuation and product costing, accounting and report for capital expenditures, journal entries for month end and year end close, preparing the annual budget and forecast with analysis of departmental spending. Key Responsibilities: • Inventory Valuation and Product Costing:, • Timely costing of new products and recipe changes, • Analyze gross margin against expected percentages, • Ensure proper inventory valuation using the FIFO method, • Fixed Assets and CAPEX:, • Maintain an accurate fixed asset register, • Place assets into service and process disposals in a timely manner, • Ensure consistency in useful lives of similar assets, • Prepare journal entries for various accruals and intercompany activity, • Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of account reconciliations and financial reports., • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and external regulations., • Assist in the preparation of audits by providing required documentation and support., • Serve as back up for AP/AR invoice processing and payment runs, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field., • years of experience, • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting., • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)., • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics F&O, • Experience in public accounting, • Experience in a manufacturing environment