Primal Pet Group is hiring: Warehouse Material Handler in Fairfield

Company overview

The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group 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 Primal Pet Team!

Job Summary

This position requires the receiving, staging, transferring, placing, returning, and overall responsibility for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods in compliance with company standards and procedures.

Pay

$19-$19.50
Plus we pay +$1.00 shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift. 

Schedule

Monday-Friday

1st Shift Start time 6:30am
Candidates must be flexible to work daily overtime and 6th day overtime as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receive raw materials, WIP’s, or packaging materials from the respective vendors, departments, or staging areas in compliance with the department’s procedures for receiving and returning materials. 
• Efficiently and safely move product to the proper area for use following all department and QA procedures.
• Keep a proper inventory of the material received for inventory accuracy and quality control.
• Place material in the areas following department and QA procedures.
• Sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking as needed.  Transfer finished goods pallets to the holding freezer.
• Load and Unload raw materials, WIP’s and finished goods in accordance with company policies.
• 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.
• Inspect Power Industrial Truck (PIT) before usage, keep equipment, tools, and company property neat and clean. Change and charge PIT batteries as needed.
• Proper housekeeping throughout the shift and in all departmental areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Less than high school education; minimum 6 months related Training. Previous Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• 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.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.

Why join the Primal Pack?

Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:

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

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

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