Production Worker / Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift - Immediate Hire!

LIGNETICS INC • Youngsville, PA

7d • 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. This role involves operating machinery, assisting other production areas, moving and wrapping completed products, and maintaining a clean workstation. The position requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for at least 7 hours per day. The operator will also assist Shift Leads with starting and stopping pellet mills and communicate any issues to them.

Requirements

• Will require good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Will need to pass the company forklift training.
• Required to read and interpret scales.
• Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust the weight and timing of baler and various other simple maintenance problems.
• Requires the 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets.
• Accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report, checking bale weight, and recording 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