Production Worker - Swing Shift
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 maintain the ability to perform both functions as determined by the Shift Leads. This role involves operating machinery safely and productively, assisting other production areas as needed, moving and wrapping completed products, and communicating any issues to the Shift Lead. The position requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for at least 7 hours per day. A clean workstation and adherence to safety guidelines are essential. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day
- Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
- Pass the company forklift training.
- 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 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.
- Accurately complete 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.
- Accurately complete 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
