Production Technician (Part Time) at PURIS Grains – Harrold, South Dakota

At PURIS, we believe good people deserve good work, fair pay, and a company that has their back.

Whether you’re a student picking up solid weekend hours, a grinder chasing extra income, or someone who just wants a dependable schedule, PURIS takes pride in taking care of its people.

The Real Rundown

• Potential Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:00pm
• Base pay: $18/hour
• Incentives: Perfect attendance bonus and shift differentials! *
• Stipend: Gas reimbursement for your commute *
• Benefits: Affordable health insurance, free telehealth, PTO, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match—built to support your life, when you need it.

*Pay and incentives may vary based on experience and company policy.

The Real Job

• Run and monitor production equipment to keep the plant operating smoothly
• Handle raw materials, packaging, and finished product
• Perform quality checks and keep work areas clean and food-safe
• Catch issues early and help prevent downtime
• Support maintenance and pitch in where needed across the plant

The Real Deal

• You show up, work safely, and want to learn
• You're comfortable with physical, hands-on work in a manufacturing setting

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Mechanical aptitude and fork lift preferred
• 1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or some type of agricultural experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
• Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift
• Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely
• May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of PURIS.