Production Worker / Packaging Operator
About The Position
The Production Worker / Packaging Operator is responsible for performing two primary functions: the bagging operation and the baler operation. The operator must be capable of performing both tasks as directed by Shift Leads. This role involves operating machinery safely and productively, assisting in other production areas, moving and wrapping completed products, and maintaining a clean workstation. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for at least 7 hours per day. Communication with Shift Leads regarding any material issues is essential, along with other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
- Ability to pass company forklift training.
- Ability to read and interpret scales.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for adjusting weight and timing on balers and performing simple maintenance.
- Ability to perform simple math calculations.
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior forklift experience preferred.
- Prior production line experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform bagging and baler operations, maintaining proficiency in both.
- Operate machinery according to 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 with starting and stopping pellet mills.
- Communicate moisture or material problems to the Shift Lead.
- Maintain a clean workstation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Operate bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jacks, and bag sealers.
- Stack bags on pallets, cover pallets, and place finished goods in warehouse locations.
- Accurately complete the Bagger production report.
- Fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control.
- Tag pallets with Quality Control tags 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 reports and quality control tags.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program
- 2 weeks paid time off
- 2 floating holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA options
- HSA options
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Immediate vesting for 401(k)
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear
- Annual pair of work boots
- Other PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
