Production Worker

Job Title

Himalayan Dog Chew/Prairie Dog Pet Products are manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Prairie Dog Pet Products 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, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing team in Olathe, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Start up and stop equipment.
• Assist with production.
• Cleans production area.
• Sweep, mop, and remove debris.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Place products evenly on trays
• Load and unload trays from carts
• Gather bulk product for further processing
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Measure and pour ingredients.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mix ingredients.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing.
• Scrape waste material from machine.
• Record data.
• Load and unload processing equipment.
• Package finished products.
• Load or unload conveyors
• Pour materials into machines
• 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, WIP's or packaging materials to the respective department or location in accordance to 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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• 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.

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, wet environment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. We offer great benefits and perks. Vacation Time Sick Time Paid Company Holidays Competitive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance Discounted pet insurance 401k with matching after 1 year Career growth opportunities and training