Bag Plant Production Team Member

Wedgworth's Inc.•Moore Haven, FL

13d

About The Position

The Production Team Member supports daily operations in a bagged dry fertilizer manufacturing and packaging facility. The role assists with bagging line operations, material handling, stacking, palletizing, yard truck coordination support, and plant housekeeping to help maintain safe, efficient, continuous production and ensure product quality and proper handling of fertilizer materials. The position works in a dry fertilizer bagging plant, with exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and outdoor conditions. Work may involve extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed based on production demand. The employee must follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, and FDACS requirements related to fertilizer manufacturing, transportation, environmental compliance, and workplace safety. The description is not an employment contract and may be modified at the employer’s discretion. Wedgworth’s, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse, agriculture, or industrial environments preferred but not required.
Ability and willingness to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
Strong commitment to safety and following instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production setting.
Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
Good communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively in English for safety and operational instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75–100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to work in dusty, noisy, non-climate-controlled industrial environments and around moving equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators when required.
Ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed based on production demand.

Nice To Haves

Yard truck or forklift experience; training may be provided if required.

Responsibilities

Support bagging and packaging line operations, including filling, sealing, labeling, palletizing, and stacking bagged fertilizer products.
Assist with staging raw materials and finished goods for production and shipping.
Operate or assist with forklifts and pallet jacks to move products safely within the facility.
Assist with trailer staging and basic yard truck coordination under supervision, if assigned and trained.
Maintain clean and organized production areas through sweeping, debris removal, and general housekeeping.
Monitor production equipment and report mechanical issues, jams, or safety concerns to supervisors.
Ensure proper handling, identification, and placement of raw materials and finished products.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Perform basic quality checks, including checking bag integrity, labeling accuracy, and product consistency.
Support inventory accuracy through proper handling and reporting of materials and finished goods.
Communicate production needs and issues to supervisors and team members.
Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities.
Immediately report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Work in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, and FDACS requirements.