Bagging Line Operator

Living Earth; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Earth, the largest recycler of tree limbs, leaves, and grass clippings in Texas, is seeking a Bagging Line Operator to support mulch production. This role involves safely setting up, starting, monitoring, and maintaining the bagging line to maximize throughput and product quality.

You will work a day shift in Paris, TX, with a high school diploma and 2–3 years in industrial operations preferred, plus experience with automatic bagging equipment and PLCs/VFDs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years in industrial operations or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with automatic bagging equipment preferred.
• Experience around production equipment and conveyors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mulch bagging line equipment safely.
• Set up, start, monitor, adjust, and shutdown equipment.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping to maintain a safe area.
• Complete production paperwork and KPI records.
• Report issues to management promptly.
• Follow safety procedures like lockout/tagout and PPE.

Skills

Industrial machinery troubleshooting

PLC and VFD knowledge

Detail-oriented

Team player

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Letco Group Jemasco - Paris, TX 75462

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Other

Position Summary

Living Earth, the largest recycler of tree limbs, brush, leaves, and grass clippings in Texas and Tennessee, is seeking a Bagging Line Operator to support safe and efficient mulch production operations. This position is responsible for safely setting up, starting, operating, monitoring, and maintaining bagging equipment to maximize production, maintain product quality, reduce downtime, and support a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully operate mulch line bagging equipment in compliance with all Company safety standards, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Safely set up, start, monitor, adjust, and shut down bagging line equipment to support efficient production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform required equipment cleaning, housekeeping, and general work area maintenance to ensure a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Conduct validation testing and routine checks to ensure finished products comply with Company packaging standards, product specifications, and quality control guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs used to operate bagging equipment and support proper equipment performance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and assist with repairs related to equipment stoppages, breakdowns, and downtime root causes.
• Accurately complete, enter, and maintain production paperwork and KPI metrics, including daily and hourly production rates, downtime root causes, and associated downtime minutes.
• Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, safety hazards, and production updates to management in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, and other applicable safety procedures when operating or assisting with equipment maintenance.

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of proven experience in an industrial operations, manufacturing, production, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience operating automatic bagging equipment preferred.
• Prior experience working around production equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, or similar industrial machinery preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and technical/mechanical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs used to operate bagging equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, production standards, and quality control requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate production records and KPI documentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate reliability, dedication, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate equipment, safety, production, and quality concerns clearly and timely to management.

Licenses / Certifications

• No specific license or certification is required unless assigned by location or business need.
• Forklift, equipment, or other safety certifications are preferred, if applicable to the assigned location.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and move around production equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, conveyors, industrial machinery, and production materials.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow all Company safety requirements.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an industrial production, bagging line, and/or yard environment.
• Position may involve exposure to dust, noise, vibration, outdoor weather conditions, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Employee must remain alert and follow all safety protocols while working near production machinery and mobile equipment.