Job Description

 Job Title:                          Production Associate               

Department:                     Operations

Location:                          Ward, South Carolina

Wage Plan/Exemption:    Non-Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company policies and procedures. This role is primarily responsible for unloading trucks and ensuring product is placed in the pit using the FIFO (first in, first out) method of inventory valuation. 

SHIFTS

A Shift – (6:00am-6:00pm)  - Sunday-Monday-Tuesday every other Wednesday

B Shift – (6:00pm-6:00am)  - Sunday-Monday-Tuesday every other Wednesday

C Shift – (6:00am-6:00pm)  - Thursday-Friday-Saturday every other Wednesday

D Shift – (6:00pm-6:00am)  - Thursday-Friday-Saturday every other Wednesday

 Essential Duties / Responsibilities 

1. Using FIFO inventory method
2. Unload raw product from trailers
3. Using effective communication with shift leads, control room operators and yard dog drivers
4. Other duties as assigned.
5. Able to work D Shift
   
   Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must follow all safety requirements

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits

• 80 hours paid time off during the first year of employment, accrued weekly.
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with a 3.5%
• Discount website
• Family/Team Culture

 Working Conditions:

• Hot, humid environment at times, as well as cold, wet conditions for up to 12 hour shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, including lifting at shoulder level or higher.
• Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis, including lifting at shoulder level or above.

 Core Values:

It may be an understatement to say that we work every day to uphold our company’s core values.  Because being a servant leader, committed to relationships, pioneering, results driven and tenacious are not just ideals we work towards. We live them.  We breathe them.  These values are the true essence of how we work and are in every product, service, and opportunity we offer.

1. Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers.
2. Committed to Relationships – Caring about the long-term well-being of our employees, customers, and suppliers.
3. Pioneering – Using our industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to innovative solutions.
4. Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to go beyond what is expected.
5. Tenacious – Persevering in all that we do

Equal Opportunity Employer
  Protein for Pets OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.