Production Support

Standlee Premium Western Forage • Ellensburg, WA

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About The Position

The Production Support role assists with hay and grain production operations, including bale and flake quality sorting, operating and un-jamming a de-stacker, cleaning production areas and equipment, and supporting press operators and supervisors. The position also contributes to product safety and quality assurance and performs other duties as necessary. Work takes place around powered industrial and packaging equipment and hay presses, and may involve dusty conditions and noise that may require hearing protection.

Requirements

• Past agricultural or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely and follow directions with little supervision.
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hay pressing experience.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut and pull twine from bales and sort bales and flakes for quality.
• Sort and remove bales from production that do not meet quality standards.
• Discard bale twine in designated areas.
• Operate the de-stacker.
• Un-jam bales from the de-stacker.
• Sweep and process chaff as needed.
• Clean floors and machines as necessary.
• Empty chaff bins as needed using a forklift, once trained.
• Support product safety and quality assurance.
• Assist press operators and press supervisors as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Meet key accountabilities for safety, punctuality and reliability, teamwork, and throughput cost per ton.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed