Production Worker
Primal Pet Foods
Abilene, TX
Sales / Marketing, Writing / Editing, PR / Media / Communications
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.
- 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
About the company
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Primal Pet Foods was founded in 2001 with a mission to improve the overall health of pets by getting more raw and fresh foods into their bowls. A pioneer in the alternative pet food category, Primal has been supporting pets ancestral biological needs by crafting premium raw and freeze dried pet foods using whole food ingredients for nearly 25 years. Primal is a market leader in raw and freeze dried pet food in the neighborhood pet channel, and with the launch of its most recent innovation, Kibble in the Raw, Primal continues to set the industry standard. Primal nourishes dogs and cats with minimally processed recipes that are crafted from real whole foods for optimal health and digestibility.