Production Laborer - Fiber

Who We Are

IND HEMP, LLC is an agriculturally based business producing safe, high-quality industrial hemp products for a variety of industries and consumers. We strive to create value in the industrial hemp supply chain as a profitable and sustainable company while encouraging personal relationships with all those with whom we interact. Developed as an opportunity to help farming communities, IND HEMP focuses on relationships with employees, farmers, and customers, maintaining an environmentally conscious company grounded in integrity and hard work.

Job Title: Production Laborer

Location: Fort Benton, MT

Fort Benton, Montana is home to IND HEMP’s two processing facilities: one dedicated to the processing of hemp oilseed and the other focused on industrial hemp fiber products.

This facility operates every day of the week. Team members are assigned to shifts according to operational needs. The available work shifts are structured as follows:

• Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm
• Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm

This is a full-time hourly level position with a starting rate of $18.50/hour

The Production Laborer position will report to the Plant and/or Shift Supervisor and perform duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. Duties will include but are not limited to tasks such as operating and inspecting production facility equipment, unloading trucks, operating a forklift and other equipment, packaging and palletizing products, general facility/grounds cleaning and maintenance.

• Prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Follow GMP and SOP policies.
• Cleaning facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain work areas, isles, and grounds in a clean and tidy manner.
• Troubleshooting and repairing machinery as needed.
• Safely operate various types of lift equipment and other equipment as certified.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Monitor processing equipment and lines for efficient operation.
• Package materials.
• Works closely with operators, technicians and supervisors.
• Accepts and performs tasks assigned within specified timelines while gaining physical and technical skill sets.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new jobs and cross train on positions in the oilseeds and/or fiber facilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Team oriented.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Ability to exhibit good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, dusty environment, and hot and cold temperatures.

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or training a plus.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment and forklifts a plus.
• Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension.
• Prior manufacturing (grain or food processing) or agriculture experience a plus.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, dusty environment, and hot and cold temperatures.

IND HEMP, LLC is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

IND HEMP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life, disability and leave of absence plans.

This position requires completion of a pre-employment drug screen, a background check and a physical assessment.