Production/Packaging Operator

Lignetics • Marathon, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker / Packaging Operator is responsible for performing both bagging and baler operations, maintaining the ability to perform both functions as determined by Shift Leads. This role involves operating machinery productively while adhering to safety guidelines and procedures. The operator will also assist in other production areas as needed, move and wrap completed products, and is expected to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day. Communication with Shift Leads regarding any moisture or material problems and maintaining a clean workstation are also key aspects of the role. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Pass the company forklift training.
• Read and interpret scales.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust the weight and timing of baler and various other simple maintenance problems.
• Ability to do simple math calculations.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.

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.
• Accurate completion of the Bagger production report.
• Filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information.
• Tagging pallet 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.
• Accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report.
• Checking bale weight, and recording 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED