Packaging Operator

Job Description

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.

Pay Details: $17.00 to $18.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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