Production Worker-Packaging Department

Primal Pet Group•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primal Pet Group manufactures fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats, with the goal of improving pet health through wholesome raw diets. They are seeking reliable, motivated, pet companions to join their fast-paced, growing team in Abilene, TX. This Production Worker position is responsible for performing production work in the Abilene, TX facility. Key tasks include prepping, packaging, inserting products into bags/boxes, adhering labels, cleaning, and inspecting products to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. The role requires rotation at least every 2 hours at each of the production machines and locations as needed.

Requirements

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.
Ability 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.
Ability to lift and or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

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.
Mix ingredients.
Mark parts for identification.
Place equipment on a conveyor belt for further processing.
Scrape waste material from the machine.
Record data.
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.