Production Worker - Swing and Graveyard shift available
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 able to perform both functions 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 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 communicating any material issues.
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.
- 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.
- Tagging pallet with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed.
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
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
