Production Worker / Packaging Operator - Temporary position

Lignetics • Cascade Locks, OR

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About The Position

The Production Worker / Packaging Operator performs both bagging and baler operations as assigned by Shift Leads. The role operates production machinery according to established safety procedures, assists other production areas as needed, moves and wraps finished products, helps start and stop pellet mills, reports moisture or material issues, and maintains a clean workstation. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for at least seven hours per day.

In the bagging operation, the operator uses bagging and baler machines, shrink-wrapping equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, and a bag sealer; stacks bags on pallets; covers and stores finished pallets in the correct warehouse location; completes production reports; fills pellet sample cups for quality control; and tags pallets with required tracking information.

In the baler operation, the operator stacks bales on pallets, seals bales with an iron, wraps pallets, completes production reports, checks bale weights, and records information on reports and quality control tags. Other duties may be assigned. The position is temporary, pays $21.00 per hour, and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with occasional overtime. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Prior production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Must 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for at least seven hours per day.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform both bagging and baler functions as determined 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 a bag sealer.
• Stack bags on pallets, place pallet covers, and move finished goods to the correct warehouse location.
• Complete the Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control, and tag pallets with initials, date, ton number, and shift.
• Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
• Complete the Baler Operator production report, check bale weight, 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-term and long-term disability.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED