Production Worker / Packaging Operator - Day & Night Shift - Immediate Hire!

Lignetics • Arcade, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker / Packaging Operator role involves performing both bagging and baler operations, maintaining the ability to execute both functions as directed by Shift Leads. This position requires operating machinery productively while adhering to safety guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting other production areas, moving and wrapping completed products, and communicating any material issues to the Shift Lead. The role demands physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for at least 7 hours per day. Maintaining a clean workstation and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Ability to 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.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bagging and baler operations.
• Operate machinery in a productive manner using established safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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 to start and stop 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 jacks, and bag sealers.
• Stack bags on pallets, put covers on pallets, and place finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
• Accurately complete the Bagger production report.
• Fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information.
• Tag pallets with Quality Control tag including initials, date, ton number, and shift.
• Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
• Accurately complete the Baler Operator production report.
• 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