Heavy Lifter - 2nd Shift

Abilene, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

🎉 PRIMAL IS GROWING — AND SO IS OUR TEAM! 💪📦

We are adding a second shift at our state-of-the-art Abilene facility to support the strong demand for our premium pet food products 🐾

Job Summary

Primal Pet Foods is seeking reliable and hardworking individuals to join our production team as Heavy Lifters. This position is responsible for performing production work throughout the facility, including starting, operating, tending, stopping, and cleaning machines, as well as assembling finished products.

Team members will inspect products to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. This role requires rotation between production machines and locations at least every 2 hours as needed to support workflow and efficiency.

This is a physically demanding position that requires regular heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of raw materials and boxes of finished goods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy hands-on work, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company that values quality, teamwork, and pets.

What You’ll Do

Production Operations

Start, operate, tend, stop, and clean production equipment
Assemble finished products according to specifications
Rotate between machines and production areas every 2 hours as required
Assist with production line tasks and workflow support

Quality & Compliance

Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
Follow all company procedures, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety guidelines
Ensure compliance with all operational and quality requirements

Heavy Material Handling

Perform regular heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of raw materials and finished goods
Load and unload materials, carts, and production equipment
Move product safely to designated areas following company procedures
Assist with packaging, sorting, wrapping, and repacking as needed

Equipment & Cleaning

Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas
Remove debris and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift
Support proper breakdown and cleaning of machines as required

Additional Responsibilities

Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads
Support production needs across different areas as required
Maintain punctual and regular attendance

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 3 months of related experience or training preferred
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic math and measurement skills
Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Regularly lift up to 50 lbs
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs without assistance
Ability to lift/move more than 75 lbs with assistance
Exposure to cold environments, loud noise, and moving mechanical equipment

Compensation
$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule

🕒 2nd Shift
Monday – Friday
3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

Why Join the Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods Team?

We take care of our employees with competitive benefits and rewarding perks, including:
✅ Paid Vacation & Sick Time
✅ Company-Paid Holidays
✅ Low-Cost Medical Insurance
✅ Competitive Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage
✅ Discounted Pet Insurance 🐶🐱
✅ Free Primal Products for Your Pets
✅ Career Growth & Training Opportunities
✅ Supportive Team Environment & Much More!

Join a company that values hard work, quality, and the people behind every product we make.

Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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