Production / Packaging Operator

Lignetics • Mountain View, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker / 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 and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting other production areas, moving and wrapping completed products, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day. The operator will also assist Shift Leads with starting and stopping pellet mills, communicating any material issues, and maintaining a clean workstation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 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 weight and timing of baler and perform simple maintenance.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Prior production line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a productive manner using established safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist other production areas as needed.
• Move and wrap completed products.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• Assist Shift Leads to start and stop pellet mills.
• Communicate any moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Operate bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer.
• Stack bags on pallets, put covers on pallets, and place finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
• Accurately complete the Bagger production report.
• Fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information.
• Tag pallets with Quality Control tag including initials, date, ton number, and shift.
• Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap 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

What This Job Offers

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