Production Laborer

MKB Company•Milaca, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MKB Company is a leading provider of products and services in the environmental control market, specializing in perimeter control, sediment management, erosion control, and pollution control. The company prides itself on its strong family tradition, history of growth, and innovative approach to problem-solving in the 'green industry'. MKB Company is seeking highly motivated and eager-to-learn candidates for a Production Worker role. This position involves manufacturing various innovative stormwater erosion control products, requiring effective production of high-quality products through machine and equipment operation. The ideal candidate is a skilled and detail-oriented Laborer/Operator with strong hand-eye coordination and precise control (fine motor skills) to safely and efficiently handle various machinery and equipment. Experience operating heavy equipment, chain saws, and other specialized tools is preferred. This role is essential for operations, emphasizing safety, productivity, and teamwork. The position is for a night shift (4pm - 2am) with a $1/hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Flexible to work various hours including shift work.
Able to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
Good communication and listening skills.
Demonstrating initiative with regards to responsibilities.
Ability to ambulate around the site.
Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
May require lifting up to 50 -100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years' experience of heavy equipment preferred.
Prior experience with hand tools, preferred.
Experience operating heavy equipment, chain saws, and other specialized tools.

Responsibilities

Perform all production tasks while maintaining quality standards.
Assist Production Lead in meeting or exceeding daily production goals.
Set production line balance and speed.
Loading and unloading parts into manufacturing equipment.
Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment.
Keep facilities and equipment clean and maintained.
Abide by all yard rules, safety regulations, and PPE requirements.
Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other meetings as required by Manager.
Pass on information from team members, management, or customers.
Accurately complete all required paperwork.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required.
May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
Other duties may be assigned.