Packaging & Baler Operator — 2nd Shift, $18-$20/hr

Lignetics Inc.; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

2 weeks PTO + 2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with employer match

Pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Worker / Packaging Operator to handle bagging and baler operations. The role offers $18-$20/hr with a $2.50 shift differential, and a 3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday shift. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required to join the team.

The position involves operating packaging and baler machinery, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing most of the shift while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production line experience

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Lignetics Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Worker / Packaging Operator to handle bagging and baler operations. The role offers $18-$20/hr with a $2.50 shift differential, and a 3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday shift. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required to join the team.

The position involves operating packaging and baler machinery, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing most of the shift while maintaining safety and quality standards.