Insect Production Associate
Location: Hellertown, PA 18055
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Hours will fluctuate based on production schedules, shipping schedules, and company needs)
Work Environment: Comfortable working in hot, humid, dusty conditions
Position Overview
The Bug Company is a leading producer of live insects for the pet industry, supplying customers nationwide with high-quality feeder insects.
The Insect Production Associate is a key team member in our insect farming and production operations. This position is responsible for supporting daily production activities, insect husbandry, quality control, sanitation, inventory management, and facility operations.
Successful team members are dependable, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and able to maintain consistent performance in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily insect husbandry and production tasks
- Handle and work directly with live insects safely and responsibly
- Follow established production procedures and quality standards
- Conduct quality control inspections throughout the production process
- Operate basic equipment: tape guns, packaging tools, and materials safely and efficiently
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas
- Follow safety and handling procedures at all times
- Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflow and production output
- Work with a team to meet daily production goals
Safety-Focused Workplace
Safety is a core expectation for every employee.
Team members are expected to:
- Follow all production and workplace safety procedures
- Handle materials and equipment responsibly
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Report issues immediately to leadership
We maintain a structured, safety-focused environment where consistency matters.
Preferred Experience
Experience is helpful but not required.
Candidates with backgrounds in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Manufacturing
- Production
- Assembly
- Warehouse operations
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Animal care
- Husbandry
- Greenhouse operations
- Landscaping
- General labor
- Food production
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
- Ability to work in hot, humid, and dusty conditions
- Ability to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy
- Ability to handle and work around live insects daily
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive pay to attract reliable, safety-minded, long-term team members (according to company policy):
- $19/hour starting rate
- Paid vacation plan
- Medical benefits
- 401(k) with company match
Hiring Process
- Complete the application questionnaire today
- Phone screening (typically same day)
- In-person interview scheduled within the same week for qualified candidates
- Background and reference checks required prior to offer
Apply today if you’re looking for a stable career opportunity where reliability, safety, and quality matter every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bug Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All positions are employed on an at-will basis.
