Bagging Line Operator

Living Earth - Houston, TX; Pineland (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Living Earth is hiring a bagging line operator to safely set up, start, operate, and maintain bagging equipment on-site. You will track production metrics, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality according to standards, contributing to a clean and efficient packaging line.

We value teamwork, dedication, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude. Competitive benefits are included as part of a comprehensive manufacturing role at Living Earth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven experience in an industrial operations environment.
• Experience operating automatic bagging equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to stand/move for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Successfully operate the mulch line bagging equipment while following safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Perform equipment cleaning and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure finished products meet packaging and quality control standards.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of PLCs and VFDs used to operate bagging equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment stoppages and downtime root causes.
• Enter, document and maintain production paperwork and KPI metrics (daily/hourly rates, downtime causes, minutes).

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Living Earth Bagging Line OperatorLiving Earth, the largest recycler of tree limbs, brush, leaves and grass clippings in Texas and Tennessee is hiring a bagging line operator. The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of teamwork, dedication and hardworking values which will be exemplified in everything done. This position will safely set up, start, operate and maintain our bagging equipment to maximize production and safety and minimize downtime.Living Earth offers competitive pay, vacation and holiday pay, medical, dental, vison and other benefits including flexible spending account, AD&D, Long and Short-Term Disability and 401k plan. Additionally, holiday and paid time off is offered.Job Description & Responsibilities:Successfully operate the mulch line bagging equipment while complying with all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures. Perform all required equipment cleaning and maintain a clean, safe working environment.Conduct validation testing to ensure all finished products comply with company packaging and quality control standards and guidelines.Possess and maintain a working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs used to operate bagging equipment.Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment stoppages, breakdowns and downtime root causes.Accurately enter, document and maintain all production paperwork and KPI metrics including daily and hourly production rates, downtime root causes and the associated downtime minutes.Candidate Requirements:2-3 years proven experience in an industrial operations environmentExperience operating automatic bagging equipmentStrong problem-solving skills and technical mechanical aptitude with an ability to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues.Exceptional attention to detailAbility to stand and move around for long periods of time and the ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds is required