Production Worker / Packaging Operator - Days and Graveyard shifts available

Lignetics • Columbia City, OR

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker / Packaging Operator is responsible for performing two primary functions: the bagging operation and the baler operation. This role requires the ability to operate machinery productively while adhering to safety guidelines and procedures. The position also involves assisting other production areas, moving and wrapping completed products, and maintaining a clean workstation. Lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day are essential functions of this role. Communication with Shift Leads regarding any moisture or material problems is crucial. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must maintain the ability to perform both bagging and baler functions as determined by the Shift Leads.
• 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 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