Production Worker / Forklift Operator

Lignetics•Shelton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The packaging operator is required to perform two functions: the bagging operation and the baler operation. The packaging operator must maintain the ability to perform both bagging and baler functions as determined by the Shift Leads. 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. Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day. Assist the Shift Leads to start and stop the pellet mills. Communicate any moisture or material problems to Shift Lead. Maintain a clean workstation. Other duties as assigned. The Bagging Operation: Responsible for operating 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. Position requires accurate completion of the Bagger production report, filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tagging pallet with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed. The Baler Operation: Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets. Position requires accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report, checking bale weight, and recording information on various reports and quality control tags. Forklift Operator Responsibilities: Operation of forklift in the warehouse and other production areas to move, transport and stack wrapped pallets of wood pellets in a neat and orderly fashion. Operate forklift to load trucks for delivery, ensuring all required paperwork has been filled out and signed. Count and record pallets for inventory purposes. Stack junk pallets until they can be disposed of properly. Maintain communication with co-workers and control room leads on status of work. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior forklift experience preferred.
Prior production line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform bagging and baler operations.
Operate machinery (bagging machines, baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, bag sealer) according to safety guidelines.
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 with starting and stopping pellet mills.
Communicate moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.
Maintain a clean workstation.
Stack bags on pallets, put covers on pallets, and place finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
Complete Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups for quality control, and tag pallets.
Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
Complete Baler Operator production report, check bale weight, and record information.
Operate forklift to move, transport, and stack wrapped pallets of wood pellets.
Operate forklift to load trucks for delivery.
Count and record pallets for inventory purposes.
Stack junk pallets for disposal.
Maintain communication with co-workers and control room leads.