Packaging Operator -Night Shift - Immediate Hire!
About The Position
The Packaging Operator is responsible for performing two primary functions: the bagging operation and the baler operation. The operator must maintain the ability to perform both functions as determined by the Shift Leads. This role involves operating machinery productively while adhering to safety guidelines, assisting other production areas as needed, and moving and wrapping completed products. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day. The operator will also assist Shift Leads in starting and stopping pellet mills, communicating any material issues, and maintaining a clean workstation. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must maintain the ability to perform both bagging and baler functions.
- Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
- Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
- Must pass the company forklift training.
- Required to read and interpret scales.
- Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust the weight and timing of baler and various other simple maintenance problems.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery in a productive manner using the established safety guidelines and procedures.
- Responsible for assisting other production areas, as needed.
- Move and wrap completed products.
- Assist the Shift Leads to start and stop the pellet mills.
- Communicate any moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.
- Maintain a clean workstation.
- Operate a variety of machinery, primarily bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer.
- Stacking bags on pallets, putting covers on pallets and placing finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
- Accurately complete the Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tag pallets with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed.
- Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets.
- Accurately complete the Baler Operator production report, check bale weight, and record information on various reports and quality control tags.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program
- 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
