Production/Packaging Operator - Multiple Shifts

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

About the role

The packaging operator is required to perform two functions: the bagging operation and the baler operation. The packaging operator must maintain the ability to perform both bagging and baler functions as determined by the Shift Leads.

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.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• 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.

The Bagging Operation

• Operate a variety of machinery, primarily 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.
• 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 the shift the pallet was completed.

The Baler Operation

• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• 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 perform other simple maintenance.
• Ability to do simple math calculations.

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

Pay

$14.50–$15.50/hour

Schedule

3/4-4/3 schedule, 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM OR 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, working Saturdays with 1 full weekend on and 1 full weekend off per month.