Production Worker - 2nd Shift

Abilene, TX
Full Time
Production
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

This position is responsible for performing hands-on production work at our Abilene, TX facility. Team members are responsible for prepping, packaging, inserting products into bags and boxes, applying labels, cleaning production areas, and inspecting products to ensure they meet company quality standards and specifications.

This role operates in a fast-paced production environment and requires frequent rotation between machines and workstations—at least every 2 hours as needed—to support production flow and team coverage.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented, safety-minded, and comfortable performing physical, repetitive work while maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Production & Equipment Support
  • Start up and shut down production equipment as needed
  • Assist with daily production operations across multiple stations
  • Feed materials into machines for processing
  • Load and unload carts, dollies, and production equipment
  • Place items onto equipment and conveyors for processing
  • Package finished products into bags and boxes
  • Apply labels and ensure product identification accuracy
  • Measure, mix, and pour ingredients according to instructions
Quality & Compliance
  • Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
  • Ensure all products conform to company specifications
  • Record production data accurately and completely
  • Follow all QA, GMP, and food safety procedures
  • Take direction from supervisors and follow standard operating procedures
Material Handling & Flow
  • Safely move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods throughout the facility
  • Sort, wrap, pack, and repackage materials as needed
  • Transfer finished goods pallets to designated holding areas
  • Return materials to proper departments according to procedures
Cleaning & Housekeeping
  • Clean production areas throughout the shift
  • Sweep, mop, and remove debris to maintain a safe workspace
  • Scrape waste material from equipment as required
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization across all assigned areas
Additional Responsibilities
  • Operate valves and equipment controls as needed
  • Assist with general production tasks and support team needs
  • Complete additional duties as assigned
  • Maintain punctual and regular attendance
Qualifications

Required
  • Less than high school education; OR minimum 3 months related experience/training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate simple information
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
  • Ability to perform basic weight and quantity measurements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured production environment
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Frequent use of hands, arms, and reaching motions
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs without assistance
  • Ability to lift/move over 50 lbs with assistance when required
  • Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, wet environments, extreme cold, vibration, and loud noise levels
Attendance Requirement
  • Must be punctual with strong and consistent attendance
Compensation
$19.00 – $21.00 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:
✅ 401(k) with Company Match — up to 4%
✅ Employee Referral Bonus Program
✅ Attendance Incentives
✅ Paid Vacation & Sick Time
✅ 8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year
✅ Low-Cost Medical Insurance
✅ Competitive Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage
✅ Discounted Pet Insurance — because pets are family too! 🐶🐱
✅ Career Growth Opportunities & Ongoing Training
✅ 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.

Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here: https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.

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