Operator - Fiber

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 employees, farmers, and customers.

Operator - Fiber

Fort Benton, MT

This facility operates every day of the week. Team members are assigned to shifts according to operational needs. The available work shifts are Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm, Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm.

Full-time hourly starting at $22.50 per hour.

The Operator reports to the Plant or Shift Supervisor and performs duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. The operator sets up, starts, operates, monitors, troubleshoots, documents, and reports issues on plant equipment. The operator also adjusts equipment to maintain maximum efficiency while prioritizing safety and product quality.

• Prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Follow GMP and SOP policies.
• Clean facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain work areas, aisles, and grounds in a clean and tidy manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery as needed.
• Maintain and monitor equipment to ensure proper functionality and efficient operation.
• Conduct quality checks.
• Collect product samples.
• Load and unload materials.
• Package materials.
• Safely operate heavy and aerial equipment such as forklift, skid-steer, wheel loader, grapple, telehandler, and scissor lift.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical, confined space, and safety regulations.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to operate all processing equipment and mobile units within or outside the facility.
• Act as lead when needed.
• Assist in on-the-job training with laborer and technician-level employees.

• Verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Team orientation.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces, heights, dusty environment, and hot and cold temperatures.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training a plus.
• 2+ years industry or equivalent training preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces, heights, dusty environment, and hot and cold temperatures.

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 demand assessment.

IND HEMP is a proud equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.