Machine Operator- 1St Shift

Company Overview

Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods 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 and motivated people to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Team!

Pay Rate

$19.00

After 90 days $19.50

Schedule

Monday through Saturday 5-day work week.

1st shift starts at 4:00am

Candidates must be flexible to work daily overtime and 6th-day overtime as needed.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating a specified machine within the facility. Starts operates, tends, stops, and cleans machines. Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure safety, GMP, quality, and efficiency standards are always being met. Inspect products to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. Assume responsibility for production-related support, line checks, safety, quality, equipment preventive maintenance, and effective communication relevant to shift, department, and plant performance.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform a variety of quality checks to assure standards are met.
• Must have functional knowledge of all equipment with regards to coordinating, change-over, CIP, monitor, and operating Machines, Conveyors, Scales, Lube Systems, and other machine-related functions to maximize the quality of products produced and the efficiency of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow SOPs to make machine adjustments, splice packaging material, and prepare the machine to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality pouches.
• Document, coordinate, communicate and report Machine information and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic operating difficulties involving area equipment.
• Package finished products.
• Turn valves to regulate the flow of liquids or gas.
• Measure, mix and pour ingredients.
• Sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking as needed.
• Assist with production as needed
• Adhere to all Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Measure and pour ingredients.
• Startup and stop equipment.
• Return raw materials, WIP or packaging materials to the respective department or location in accordance with the department’s procedures for receiving and returning materials.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Responsible for accurate documentation.
• Load and unload processing equipment.
• Efficiently and safely move product to the proper area for use following all department and QA procedures.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Perform routine operator-designated preventive maintenance on all area equipment.
• Scrape waste material from the machine.
• Must be responsible for compliance with the HACCP program.
• Pour materials into the machine hopper.
• Perform production line checks for reporting purposes.
• Place equipment on the conveyor belt for further processing.

Qualifications And Skills

• Food industry experience and knowledge of GMPs are a must.
• 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.
• Experience with high-speed packaging and filling equipment required. Strong troubleshooting and basic mechanical skills are required.
• 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.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.

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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Why join the Primal Pack?

Primal Offers Great Benefits And Perks Such As

• Paid vacation and sick hours.
• Free Primal products for your pet
• 401k with Company match up to 4%
• Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
• Low-cost medical insurance
• Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
• Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!

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

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