Shipment Associate (Cricket Wrangler)

Shipment Associate (Cricket Wrangler)

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Job description: Bulk Shipping Associate - AKA Cricket Wrangler

Location: Ham Lake, MN 55304

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Hours will fluctuate based on production schedules, shipping schedules, and company needs)

Love reptiles, insects, or nature? Turn your hobby into a career. Join the team that ships live insects nationwide.

The Bulk Shipping Associate is a team member who is responsible for preparing, wrangling, packaging, and shipping live insect orders with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and consistent execution.

What We’re Looking For:

A "wrangler", a hard worker, a long-term team player who is a dependable individual who wants consistent work and can make an impact.

Successful team members typically have:

• An interest in insects
• A drive for steady work that makes a difference
• An interest in long-term, stable employment
• Strong attendance and dependability
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working in a structured farm/warehouse setting
• Willingness to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Standing, bending, and repetitive movement throughout shift
• Comfortable working in hot, humid, dusty conditions
• Ability to safely handle live insects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive pay to attract reliable, safety-minded, long-term team members (according to company policy):

• ESST (Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time)
• Minnesota Paid Leave
• Paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match

Next Steps

• Complete our application questionnaire today
• Phone screening (typically same day)
• In-person interview scheduled within the same week for qualified candidates
• Upon offer clearing background and reference checks

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bug Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At-will employment applies to all positions.

Work Location: In person