Production Worker

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for all general day to day production activities, including bagging, load-out, fork-lift operations, hauling materials in trucks, etc.
• Works as a team to load trucks following shipping requirements
• Inspects all trucks before loading, internally and externally in compliance with site safety practices
• Load vehicles evenly with material to appropriate weight
• Keep loading areas clean
• Complete truck checklist
• Perform general clean up
• Operate bagging equipment to bag and palletize material
• Perform pre-start-up checks of equipment and fill out any forms or inspections associated with the bagging operation
• Load trucks with bagged material, making sure that the product being loaded matches the material being placed on each truck and care is taken in placement of all pallets
• If certified, operate a forklift safely, making sure all mobile equipment logs are filled out daily for each piece of machinery
• Complete quality testing as required
• Log all analysis properly on the respective pick slips
• Notify the plant operator when the proper materials for bagging production are needed
• If blends are performed, make sure the blend is logged for the duration of the blend and proper QC standards are followed
• Notify management and office administrators if any of the following occur:
  • Material shortages for daily shipments
  • Gradation problems or loading time changes
  • Unusual noises or potential mechanical problems
• Absorb any additional duties as assigned to maintain a safe and efficient operation

Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Must be able to pass the company physical, drug / alcohol screening, and background check
• Physical requirements include:
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
• Twist / bend / stand for long durations
• Frequent walking as you change positions and locations
• Working at heights will vary
• Ability to work in uneven terrain with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Forklift and front-end loader certification a plus