Production/Packaging Operator - 2nd shift
About The Position
The Production/Packaging Operator performs both bagging and baler operations as assigned by Shift Leads. The role operates production machinery in accordance with established safety guidelines, assists other production areas as needed, moves and wraps finished products, helps start and stop pellet mills, communicates moisture or material issues to the Shift Lead, and keeps the workstation clean. Other duties may be assigned. Bagging duties include operating bagging and baler machines, shrink-wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jacks, and bag sealers; stacking bags on pallets; covering pallets; and moving finished goods to the correct warehouse location. The operator completes the Bagger production report, fills pellet sample cups every ton for quality control, and tags pallets with the required quality-control information. Baler duties include stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets. The operator completes the Baler Operator production report, checks bale weights, and records information on reports and quality-control tags. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for at least seven hours per day.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for a minimum of seven hours per day.
- Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
- Ability to pass company forklift training.
- Ability to read and interpret scales.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust baler weight and timing and address simple maintenance problems.
- Ability to perform simple math calculations.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior forklift experience.
- Prior production line experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform both bagging and baler functions as assigned by Shift Leads.
- Operate machinery productively and follow established safety guidelines and procedures.
- Assist other production areas as needed.
- Move and wrap completed products.
- Assist Shift Leads with starting and stopping pellet mills.
- Communicate moisture or material problems to the Shift Lead.
- Maintain a clean workstation and perform other duties as assigned.
- Operate bagging and baler machines, shrink-wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jacks, and bag sealers.
- Stack bags on pallets, place covers on pallets, and move finished goods to the correct warehouse location.
- Complete the Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups every ton, and apply quality-control pallet tags with the required information.
- Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
- Complete the Baler Operator production report, check bale weights, and record information on reports and quality-control tags.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Two weeks of paid time off and two floating holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options.
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
- Employee heating pellet program.
- Lignetics SWAG gear, including an annual pair of work boots and other PPE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
