Agri Line Operator - Full time

Buchheit, Inc.; Perryville (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. is seeking an Agri Line Operator in Perryville, MO for a full-time role in agricultural production. The position involves operating production equipment, preparing and filling orders, and supporting daily manufacturing operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will monitor lines, handle materials, and maintain records while following safety procedures. A forklift background and ability to work in a fast-paced setting are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing, agricultural production, warehouse ops, or machine operation preferred.
• Able to operate production/packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail in filling orders and recording production info.
• Follow written work instructions, production schedules, safety procedures.
• Basic math for counting, measuring, and weighing products.
• Able to lift/move materials and finished goods with/without accommodation.
• Work well in a fast-paced production environment and meet daily output goals.
• Experience in agricultural processing, feed production, seed handling, grain ops, or similar.
• Familiar with quality control procedures and production reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural production, blending, bagging, packaging, or processing equipment per procedures and safety standards.
• Fill, pull, stage, and prepare customer or internal orders accurately and on time.
• Monitor production lines and equipment for proper operation, product quality, and output efficiency.
• Measure, weigh, label, and package products per work orders and quality requirements.
• Load raw materials into equipment and remove finished products for storage or shipment.
• Perform routine equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and minor adjustments to maintain flow.
• Maintain accurate production records, order documentation, inventory usage, and logs.
• Inspect finished products for quality, quantity, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors, warehouse staff, and team to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory control, material handling, and movement of materials and finished goods.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow all company policies related to safety, quality control, equipment operation, and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift experience

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Reading work instructions

Basic math

Lifting/physical work

Fast-paced environment

Agricultural processing experience

Quality control

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

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Agri Line Operator - Full time

Full Time Agriculture, Perryville, MO, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1554

DEPARTMENT: Agri

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Agri Line Operator is responsible for operating production equipment, preparing and filling customer or internal orders, and supporting daily manufacturing or agricultural processing operations. This role ensures products are produced, packaged, and staged accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate agricultural production, blending, bagging, packaging, or processing equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Fill, pull, stage, and prepare customer or internal orders accurately and on time.
• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure proper operation, product quality, and output efficiency.
• Measure, weigh, label, and package products according to work orders, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Load raw materials into equipment and remove finished product from production lines for storage or shipment.
• Perform routine equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and minor adjustments to maintain smooth production flow.
• Maintain accurate production records, order documentation, inventory usage, and completed work logs.
• Inspect finished products for quality, quantity, and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors, warehouse staff, and team members to meet daily production schedules and order deadlines.
• Assist with inventory control, material handling, and movement of raw materials and finished goods.
• Keep production, packaging, and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow all company policies related to safety, quality control, equipment operation, and workplace procedures.
• Additional duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous forklift experience is essential
• Previous experience in manufacturing, agricultural production, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, or machine operation preferred.
• Ability to operate production or packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in filling orders and recording production information.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing product.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials and finished products with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet daily output goals.
• Experience in agricultural processing, feed production, seed handling, grain operations, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and production reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an agricultural manufacturing and production environment with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving materials. There will be exposure to dust, machinery, noise, and varying temperatures depending on facility operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.