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Production Operator

Rangen
Buhl, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

PLANT OPERATOR

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety first organization.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

  • Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet and animal nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
  • Do you want abundant growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand?
  • Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
  • Would you value working in an environment where passion forquality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
  • Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, high-energy team who provides very rich benefits and takes their employees wellbeing in mind?

If this sounds like a place that motivates you and you'd like to make a career for yourself, we welcome you to apply With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and want you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity

Position: Plant Operator

Reports To: Plant Supervisor

Location: Buhl, Idaho

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Plant Operator is to assist in producing livestock and/or aqua feed products, as well as to ensure quality control, maintenance, and facility cleanliness in daily activities. This role may involve operating equipment such as an extruder, grinder, mixer, or pellet machine, as well as working in the warehouse. This role also includes packaging, filling, assisting with formulation, and housekeeping.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

  • Assist with set up of production lines, inspecting materials, and blending, according to scheduled jobs and specific instructions under general supervision.
  • Operate processing equipment per standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist with quality control throughout production.
  • Working with supervisor, accurately document all activities, including processing, maintenance, and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintain facility cleanliness and follow all safety, food safety, FDA, OSHA, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Learn and perform multiple roles (mixing, bagging, forklift, loading) to support plant operations.
  • Report safety or food safety concerns immediately.

What You Bring to the Role:

  • 2 years of experience and must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment, forklift, and other equipment
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
  • Able to follow written and verbal directions in English and complete the necessary documentation, including using basic math skills
  • Willing to work overtime hours as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit:

  • You have a safety-mindset, consistently following safety protocols and procedures
  • You have strong attention to detail
  • You're versatile, flexible, and willing to work occasional overtime
  • You're able to work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook
  • You're on time and prepared for work assignments that may include physical and repetitive tasks

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Buhl, ID Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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