Pet Food Processing Technician

Pet Food Processing Technician

Job Title:

Pet Food Processing Technician

Location:

Golden Valley, MN (Minneapolis)

Type:
Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $21.00 per hour to start

Contractor Work Model: 100% Onsite

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Some overtime, including weekends is expected

• Prepares product for processing by grinding, dicing, handling, and processing raw and cooked meat in an air‑conditioned refrigerated environment which may contain various odors.
• Operates and loads material into meat grinder machine, mixer, or dicing & slicing equipment, and uses other processing tools & equipment.
• Safely pre‑cuts meat by hand to fit into machine as needed. Ensures production goals are maintained.
• Sets up machinery and mechanical cutting and food processing equipment including machine changeovers, basic calibration, machine start up, equipment sanitization and ensures proper documentation is completed.
• Lifts, manipulates, and transports ingredients weighing up to 55 lbs to meat grinder.
• Adheres to food safety standards by performing quality checks, conducting moisture content tests using specialized equipment, and taking temperature readings.
• Helps in other processing or packaging areas when available and as needed.
• Potential exposure to common allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Post‑high‑school studies such as an Associate’s degree or specialized vocational/technical training is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in another warehouse setting or food production environment is preferred.
• Must be able to wear slip‑resistant, steel‑toe work boots.
• Able to regularly lift material weighing up to 55 lbs using both arms/hands from the ground to shoulder level.
• Must be capable of basic data entry into a computer.
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety is required and discussed at interview.
• Must have the ability to work in hot, warm, or cool conditions within the plant.
• Must have the ability to work in an environment potentially exposed to common allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full‑time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.