Join Our Growing Team

Be part of a family-owned business pioneering nutrition innovation across snacks, toddler food, and pet nutrition.

Why Choose Watershed

We're a family-owned business doing pioneering work in nutrition innovation across multiple categories. That means stability, purpose, and real opportunity to make an impact.

Leadership that values inclusion

Midwest location with quality of life built in

Category-leading innovation you can be part of

Join Us

Join a tight knit team where craft, care, and steady growth shape every day. Help build products that reach families and brands across the country.

What We Offer Our Team

Health & Wellness

  • Medical (PPO or HSA with employer contributions)
  • Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Chaplain Program

Financial & Career Growth

  • 401K with competitive company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Smart Dollar (financial wellness)
  • Attendance, Safety, Service Awards
  • Referral bonuses

Time Off & Perks

  • 8 Holidays
  • Vacation accrual
  • PTO program
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer Days
  • Uniform and Boots provided
  • Company Events & Luncheons
Openings

Join Our Team

We're hiring people who care about the work and each other.

Gridley Location

Production lead
Gridley

Oversee freeze-drying operations and lead a skilled team through daily production cycles. You'll manage equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure every batch meets our quality standards. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to keep things running smoothly under pressure.

Quality technician
Gridley

Test, inspect, and document product quality throughout the manufacturing process. You'll work with our dedicated quality team to maintain SQF certification and catch any deviation before it matters. Precision and accountability are what we need.

Packaging specialist
Gridley

Prepare finished products for shipment with speed and accuracy. You'll operate packaging equipment, manage inventory flow, and ensure orders leave our facility ready for the shelf. We value people who take pride in getting details right.

Engineering

Process engineer
Gridley

Design and optimize freeze-drying cycles and cold-forming processes for new products. You'll collaborate with R&D and production teams to solve technical challenges and scale solutions from lab to facility. This is where innovation meets engineering discipline.

Maintenance technician
Gridley

Keep our equipment running reliably through preventive maintenance and rapid repairs. You'll diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, work with vendors, and help us avoid downtime. We need someone who understands equipment and respects the importance of reliability.

Blending operator
Gridley

Mix and prepare ingredient blends according to precise formulations and customer specifications. You'll manage batch documentation, maintain equipment cleanliness, and ensure consistency across production runs. Attention to process is everything in this role.

Sales & business

Account manager
Gridley

Build relationships with existing clients and support their growth through responsive service and problem-solving. You'll coordinate with production and R&D to deliver on commitments and identify opportunities for expansion. We need someone who understands both the business and the product.

Sales development rep
Gridley

Reach out to brands exploring freeze-dried solutions and learn what they need. You'll qualify leads, schedule conversations with our team, and help prospects understand what we can do. This role rewards curiosity and genuine interest in our customers' challenges.

Operations coordinator
Gridley

Support daily operations by managing schedules, coordinating shipments, and keeping information flowing between teams. You'll handle logistics details, track orders, and solve problems as they come up. We value organized people who communicate clearly.

Illinois

Our Illinois facility is the heart of Watershed's freeze-drying and roasting operations — join a tight-knit team in the heart of America's breadbasket.

Wisconsin

Our Wisconsin facility brings Watershed's baking and popping capabilities to the greater Milwaukee area — a growing team with room to make your mark.