Josh's Frogs is a constantly growing online pet store and industry leader that prides itself on selling only happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. We run on EOS. We value integrity and practice open books, where we share our financials with all employees. We believe in working as one team. We expect our employees to constantly grow with us, and we value promoting from within. We're currently seeking a highly motivated, repetition-loving individual for the full-time Insect Production Technician position in our Insect Department (Owosso) . As an Insect Department team member, you'll assist with packaging springtails and isopods for our customers' bioactive animal enclosures, feeding and maintaining springtails and isopods, and general workspace maintenance such as cleaning and organizing. Your primary responsibilities will include order fulfillment and feeding/production-based tasks. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who respects critters (even the smallest ones), enjoys doing the same core tasks for hours each day, and isn't deterred by getting dirty. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday (8:30 AM to 5 PM) $16.00/hour starting wages This position requires the use of a respirator, as well as completion of respirator fit testing and respirator safety training in accordance with OSHA standards

Benefits Include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance (Josh's Frogs contributes 80% for single and family coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield) Paid time off (Holiday, Sick, and Vacation, with Sick pay and 24 Holiday hours added upon hire) Short-term and long-term disability $50,000 life insurance Fully vested 401(k) (100% company matching up to 3%, then 50% match up to 6%), with additional options for Roth Free membership to Calm Premium (including up to 5 dependents) Generous employee discount on the Josh's Frogs website Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work Travel opportunities for expos/shows (in some positions)

Day-to-Day Duties Include:

Order fulfillment (pulling, counting, and packaging) of springtails and isopods Creating fruit fly cultures Maintenance of springtail cultures and isopod colonies General department upkeep (sweeping, mopping, dishes, etc.) Supportive departmental tasks Meetings, training, and teambuilding

For This Position, You MUST Possess:

Ability to wear a respirator Attention to detail Appreciation for repetition Ability to adequately differentiate between colors Willingness to work both independently and with a team Special Consideration is Given to Those with: Experience with insect/microfauna care/husbandry Experience working in a detail-oriented environment Examples of How an Employee Could Exhibit Our Core Values in

This Position:

Integrity

• Being honest when mistakes are made; ready and willing to both give and receive feedback to seek clarification, understanding, to resolve conflicts, and to better themselves and the company One Team
• Offering help to others, in and out of the department when needed; avoiding the "that's not my job" mentality; having a firm grasp of the culture both inside and outside of the department Constantly Growing
• Always looking for opportunities to improve on their own personal best; being willing to make and suggest changes for the betterment of the project, department, and company; open to receiving feedback and making adjustments when necessary Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof!

Josh's Frogs was one of the INC 5000's fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the

INC 5000

List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn't "constantly growing" for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America's top-growing companies!

• Due to the high volume of applicants, our recruiting team is unable to contact every candidate individually.

If our team is interested in moving forward with your application, we will reach out via phone or email. If you have questions, you may contact us through Indeed or email the HR Team at hrteam@joshsfrogs.com. Please do not contact our Josh's Frogs Customer Service team regarding application inquiries. It is the policy of Josh's Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws. It is also the policy of Josh's Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able and willing to wear a respirator? You must be clean-shaven where the seal meets your skin. Why do you feel like you'd be a good fit for the position?

• If you don't answer this question, your application won't be considered

Experience:

Order fulfillment: 1 year (Preferred)

Insect:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Owosso, MI 48867 (Required)

Work Location:

In person