Production Worker - Inspector

Primal Pet Foods; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Attendance Incentives

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Primal Pet Foods is seeking a reliable Production Worker – Inspector to enhance our production team. In this role, you’ll set up and maintain band saw equipment, ensuring product quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position involves inspecting frozen bones for quality standards, maintaining records, and working in cold temperatures. A strong work ethic and dependability are essential in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education and 3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read simple words and recognize similarities between numbers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle and sort frozen bones.
• Inspect for metal fragments and off-color bones.
• Ensure bones meet cut specifications.
• Report and maintain records.
• Clean machinery and tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in cold temperatures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanically inclined

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Company Overview

Primal Pet Foods is a leading manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. Founded on the belief that pets deserve the same high-quality nutrition as their owners, we are committed to enhancing the health, happiness, and overall well‑being of pets through wholesome, raw diets that closely mimic what animals thrive on in the wild.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused, and motivated Production Worker – Inspector to join our production team. In this role you will set up, operate, and maintain industrial band saw equipment while ensuring products meet quality and production standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to workplace safety. This position requires the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, perform physically demanding tasks, and work in cold‑temperature conditions. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, and a commitment to producing high-quality results while supporting overall team and production goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Handling/Sorting frozen bones
• Inspect for metal fragments, out of spec, odors and off‑color bones
• Make sure bones are meeting cut specifications
• Check temperature on product
• Reporting and record‑keeping
• Clean machinery, tools, production tables
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Able to lift/weigh 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned
• Punctual and regular attendance required
• Employee must be able to work in cold temperatures (30‑40 °F)

Qualifications and Skills

• Less than high school education; at least 3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read a limited number of two‑ and three‑syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide and understand percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and quantity measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling materials, operating equipment, and performing machine adjustments.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to lift or move items exceeding 50 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, cold temperatures, wet conditions, vibration, and elevated noise levels.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where hearing protection and other PPE may be required.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Compensation

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift 1: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Candidates must be flexible and available to work daily overtime as needed.

Benefits

We take care of our employees with competitive benefits and rewarding perks, including:

• 401(k) with Company Match — up to 4%
• Attendance Incentives
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year
• Low‑Cost Medical Insurance
• Competitive Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage
• Career Growth Opportunities & Ongoing Training
• Supportive Team Environment & Much More!