Production Worker / Packaging Operator - Immediate Hire!

Lignetics • Strong, ME

7d • 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 and safely, assisting in other production areas as needed, moving and wrapping completed products, and lifting up to 50 lbs while standing for at least 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

• Must maintain the ability to perform both bagging and baler functions.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Pass the company forklift training.
• Required to 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.

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.
• Stack bags on pallets, put covers on pallets and place finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
• Complete the Bagger production report accurately.
• Fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information.
• Tag pallets with Quality Control tag including initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed.
• Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
• Complete the Baler Operator production report accurately.
• 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