Pet Food Production & Packaging Specialist

Primal Pet Foods, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods in Abilene, TX is hiring for hands-on production roles. You will prep, package, label, and inspect products, rotating across stations to support production flow.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, safety-minded and able to perform physical, repetitive work while maintaining quality and efficiency. The role requires minimal education or 3 months related experience, basic math, and ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Read, write, and communicate simple information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Ability to perform basic weight and quantity measurements.
• Work in a fast-paced, structured production environment.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down production equipment as needed.
• Assist with daily production operations across multiple stations.
• Feed materials into machines for processing.
• Load and unload carts, dollies, and production equipment.
• Place items onto equipment and conveyors for processing.
• Package finished products into bags and boxes.
• Apply labels and ensure product identification accuracy.
• Measure, mix, and pour ingredients according to instructions.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure all products conform to company specifications.
• Record production data accurately and completely.
• Follow all QA, GMP, and food safety procedures.
• Take direction from supervisors and follow standard operating procedures.
• Safely move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Sort, wrap, pack, and repackage materials as needed.
• Transfer finished goods pallets to designated holding areas.
• Return materials to proper departments according to procedures.
• Clean production areas throughout the shift.
• Sweep, mop, and remove debris to maintain a safe workspace.
• Scrape waste material from equipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across all assigned areas.
• Operate valves and equipment controls as needed.
• Assist with general production tasks and support team needs.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Less than high school or equivalent

Job description

Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods in Abilene, TX is hiring for hands-on production roles. You will prep, package, label, and inspect products, rotating across stations to support production flow.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, safety-minded and able to perform physical, repetitive work while maintaining quality and efficiency. The role requires minimal education or 3 months related experience, basic math, and ability to stand for long periods.