Production Worker / Packaging Operator

Republic of Green; Kenbridge (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the production sector is seeking a Production Worker / Packaging Operator to perform essential functions in the packaging process. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining safety, and assisting in various production tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience in a production environment. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting

Annual work boots & PPE

Qualifications

• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret scales.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a productive manner using established safety guidelines.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
• Assist other production areas as needed.

Skills

Coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Bagging and baler machines

Shrink wrapping machines

Pallet jacks

Job description

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Production Worker / Packaging Operator Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Operate machinery in a productive manner using the established safety guidelines and procedures.
3. Assist other production areas as needed.
4. Move and wrap completed products.
5. Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
6. Assist the Shift Leads in starting and stopping the pellet mills.
7. Report any moisture or material problems to the Shift Lead.
8. Maintain a clean workstation.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Bagging Operation

1. Operate machinery such as bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jacks, and bag sealers.
2. Stack bags on pallets, cover pallets, and place finished goods in the correct warehouse locations.
3. Accurately complete the Bagger production report, fill pellet sample cups every ton for quality control, and tag pallets with Quality Control tags including initials, date, ton number, and shift.

The Baler Operation

1. Stack bales on pallets, seal bales with an iron, and wrap pallets.
2. Accurately complete the Baler Operator production report, check bale weight, and record information on reports and quality control tags.

Production Worker / Packaging Operator Qualifications/Education:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
3. Good eye, hand, and foot coordination required.
4. Must pass company forklift training.
5. Ability to read and interpret scales.
6. Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust weight and timing of baler and perform simple maintenance.
7. Ability to perform simple math calculations.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Lignetics SWAG gear including annual work boots & PPE

Lignetics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or other protected statuses under law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.