Night Packaging Operator: Bagging & Baler + Shift Diff

Lignetics, Inc.; Kenbridge (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

Paid time off (2 weeks) + 2 floating

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. is hiring a Packaging Operator to join our production team. The role covers bagging and baler operations on a 5pm-5am 3-2-2-3 schedule, with training Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. Base pay $18.00/hr plus $1/hr shift differential and a 2% annual bonus.

You’ll operate packaging and baler machinery, help other areas, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain safety and cleanliness while following English-language safety protocols. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Pass forklift training.
• Read and interpret scales.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• English reading and safety command abilities in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate two functions: bagging and baler operations as directed by Shift Leads.
• Operate machinery safely according to established guidelines.
• Assist other production areas as needed.
• Move and wrap completed products.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand at least 7 hours daily.
• Assist Shift Leads to start/stop pellet mills.
• Communicate moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading scales

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Forklift training

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Bagging machine

Baler

Pallet jack

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. is hiring a Packaging Operator to join our production team. The role covers bagging and baler operations on a 5pm-5am 3-2-2-3 schedule, with training Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. Base pay $18.00/hr plus $1/hr shift differential and a 2% annual bonus.

You’ll operate packaging and baler machinery, help other areas, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain safety and cleanliness while following English-language safety protocols. Pre-employment checks apply.