Production Worker / Packaging Operator - Nights - Immediate Hire! at LIGNETICS INC

Kenbridge, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Production Line Experience, Mechanical Aptitude, Troubleshooting Skills, Safety Guidelines, Quality Control, Bagging Operation, Baler Operation, Mathematical Calculations, Coordination, Communication, Lifting, Standing, Machine Operation, Report Completion, Material Handling

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Production Worker / Packaging Operator Salary: $18.00/hr Shift: 7 pm to 7 am - Rotating schedule - requires flexibility Job Type: Full Time ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Production Worker / Packaging Operator Responsibilities: 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 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. Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing 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: Responsible for operating a variety of machinery, primarily bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer. Stacking bags on pallets, putting covers on pallets and placing finished goods in the correct warehouse location. Position requires accurate completion of the Bagger production report, filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tagging pallet with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed. The Baler Operation: Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets. Position requires accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report, checking bale weight, and recording information on various reports and quality control tags. Production Worker / Packaging Operator Qualifications/Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Prior forklift and production line experience preferred. Will require good eye, hand, and foot coordination. Will need to pass the company forklift training. Required to read and interpret scales. Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust the weight and timing of baler and various other simple maintenance problems. Requires the ability to do simple math calculations. Production Worker / Packaging Operator 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 Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. #IDEast

Responsibilities

The Production Worker / Packaging Operator is responsible for operating machinery for bagging and baler operations, maintaining productivity while adhering to safety guidelines. They assist in various production areas, communicate issues to Shift Leads, and ensure a clean workstation.