Production Worker-Packaging Department

Primal Pet Foods, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Health insurance

401k with matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Primal Pet Foods, Inc in Abilene, TX is hiring for a Production position responsible for various tasks including preparing, packaging, inspecting, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a less than high school education and at least three months of related experience. This role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a loud environment, with additional great benefits such as paid time off and competitive insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and recognize similarities between words.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform production work in the Abilene facility.
• Assist with cleaning and startup of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Common sense understanding

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Prairie Dog - Production - Abilene, TX - Full Time

Company Overview

The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild.We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing team in Abilene, TX!

Come see what Primal Pet Group is all about here

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing production work in our Abilene, TX facility. Preps, packages, insert products into bags/ boxes, adheres labels, cleans, and inspects products to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. Must be able to rotate at least every 2 hours at each of the production machines and locations as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Startup and stop equipment.
• Assist with production.
• Cleans production area.
• Sweep, mop, and remove debris.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Measure and pour ingredients.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Turn valves to regulate the flow of liquids or gas.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on a conveyor belt for further processing.
• Scrape waste material from the machine.
• Record data.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Load and unload processing equipment.
• Package finished products.
• Pour materials into machine hopper.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Efficiently and safely move product to the proper area for use following all department and QA procedures.
• Sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking as needed. Transfer finished goods pallets to the holding freezer.
• Return raw materials, WIPs, or packaging materials to the respective department or location in accordance with the department's procedures for receiving and returning materials.
• Proper housekeeping throughout the shift and in all departmental areas.
• Other duties as assigned
• Punctual and Regular Attendance Required

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.

While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand and walk,use hands to feel,and reach with arms.Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.Required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance.Additionally, you must be able to lift and or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision. You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, wet environment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer great benefits and perks

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

Discounted pet insurance

401k with matching after 1 year

Career growth opportunities and training