Production/Packaging Operator - 2nd shift

Lignetics Inc.; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Hayward, WI is seeking a Production Worker / Packaging Operator for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm). Compensation starts at $17-$18 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.

A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. You will operate bagging and baler machinery, stack and wrap pallets, and assist other production areas as needed. Lift 50 lbs and stand ~7 hours daily as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination required.
• Pass forklift training and read scales.
• Mechanical aptitude to adjust equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging and baler machines safely and efficiently.
• Stack and wrap pallets; move finished products to warehouse.
• Support other production areas as needed by Shift Leads.
• Maintain clean workstation and follow safety guidelines.
• Complete production reports and quality checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production line experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read scales

Basic math

Coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bagging machinery

Baler machinery

Shrink wrapping machines

Forklift

Job description

Description

Production Worker / Packaging Operator

Salary:$17-$18.00/hour + $1.00 shift differential

Shift:2nd shift, 2pm-10pm

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Production Worker / Packaging Operator 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.

The Bagging Operation:

• Responsible for operating a variety of machinery, primarily bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer.
• Stacking bags on pallets, putting covers on pallets and placing finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
• Position requires accurate completion of the Bagger production report, filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tagging pallet with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed.

The Baler Operation:

• Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets.
• Position requires accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report, checking bale weight, and recording information on various reports and quality control tags.

Production Worker / Packaging Operator Qualifications/Education:

• 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.

Production Worker / Packaging Operator Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.