Frozen Plate Packager

Job Description

Job Description

Frozen Plate Packaging

Protein Solutions is an employee-centered company that exists to create value with our pet food partners by providing quality ingredients and supply chain solutions. Plant operations are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with position opportunities on:

• A shift: Monday – Wednesday with alternating Sundays; 6am to 6:30pm
• B shift: Monday – Wednesday with alternating Sundays; 6pm to 6:30am ($.50 shift premium)
• C shift: Thursday – Saturday with alternating Sundays; 6am to 6:30pm ($.50 shift premium)
• D shift: Thursday – Saturday with alternating Sundays; 6pm to 6:30am ($1.00 shift premium)

Frozen Plate Packaging associates must be willing to work their scheduled shift; additional overtime may be required. The starting wage for Frozen Plate Packaging begin at $17.00 per hour with an increase to $17.25 per hour upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period then $17.50 after another 90 days. Protein Solutions also offers shift differential payment for those working nights and weekends. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, quarterly incentive programs, disability programs, employee assistance program, life insurance and 80 hrs. of PTO that start accruing on the first date of hire.

Primary Function:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

• Manufacture frozen product according to customer specification

• Stack and store frozen product according to customer specification

• Ability to operate a forklift in accordance to company safety guidelines

• Perform various sanitation and clean up duties to maintain work areas

• Participate in start-up, change over and shut down of operating equipment

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to read and understand company documents and procedures

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 55 lbs on a regular basis

• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces

• Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends

• Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment

• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Must pass drug screen (including THC) and background check.