Production Worker​/Packaging Operator

Overview

2 Shifts Available — 6 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday (Must work holidays; occasional weekend overtime required). 2 pm to 10 pm Monday to Friday (Must work holidays; occasional weekend overtime required).

Job Type: Full-time

Production Worker / Packaging Operator

Salary
: $17.00 to $20.00/hr

• The packaging operator performs bagging and baler operations and must be capable of both functions as directed by Shift Leads.
• 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 up to 7 hours per day.
• Assist Shift Leads to start and stop pellet mills.
• Communicate moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Bagging Operation

• Operate bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer.
• Stack bags on pallets, place covers on pallets, and position finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
• Complete the Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups for quality control, and tag pallets with Quality Control information (initials, date, ton number, shift).

The Baler Operation

• Stack bales on pallets, seal bales, and wrap pallets.
• Complete the Baler Operator production report, check bale weight, and record information on reports and quality control tags.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Must pass company forklift training.
• Ability to read and interpret scales.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for baler and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

• 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 including an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

EEO Statement:
Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under state, local, or federal law. EEO is extended to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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