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Industrial Processing & Packaging: Production Worker / Packaging Operator Wanted!
Are you looking for high-earning potential with built-in weekly overtime, dependable 12-hour shifts that give you 3 to 4 days off every week, and an outstanding benefits package upon hire? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, sustainable wood products and pellet manufacturing facility to hire full-time Production Workers / Packaging Operators.
DUAL-OPERATION PACKAGING WITH 3 TO 4 DAYS OFF PER WEEK! In this active plant role, you will cross-train to run two core functions: automated bagging lines and heavy compression balers. You will monitor product flows, adjust machine timing and weight settings, read scales, assist shift leads with pellet mill startup/shutdown, wrap finished pallets, and operate forklifts. If you bring mechanical troubleshooting aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, and physical stamina, let's get you on the floor!
Description for Production Worker / Packaging Operator:
- Operate and monitor automated packaging equipment across both critical operations: high-speed bagging and industrial baler machinery.
- Adjust weight settings, feed rates, and machine cycle timing on balers and baggers to resolve simple mechanical and packaging issues.
- Assist Shift Leads with starting, monitoring, and shutting down commercial pellet mills and processing lines.
- Read, interpret, and calibrate scales to ensure bagged and baled finished products meet exact weight tolerances.
- Inspect raw material consistency and immediately report moisture variations or feed jams to the Shift Lead.
- Stack, wrap, strap, and stage finished goods on pallets; transport materials using sit-down forklifts (in-house certification provided).
- Maintain spotless, debris-free workstations and adhere to plant 5S housekeeping standards.
- Strictly follow all facility safety protocols, emergency stop procedures, and PPE guidelines.
Details for Production Worker / Packaging Operator:
- Pay Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 / hour (DOE) Built-in Weekly Overtime Pay!
- Shift Options (12-Hour Schedules with Built-in OT):
- Day Shift: Sunday – Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (w/ OT)
- Night Shift: Wednesday – Saturday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM (w/ OT)
- Work-Life Balance: Work consistent 12-hour blocks and enjoy 3 to 4 days off every single week!
- Training: Comprehensive plant training provided, including internal company forklift certification.
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway.
Requirements for Production Worker / Packaging Operator:
- Experience: Prior production line, machine operation, or packaging experience preferred; sit-down forklift experience is a strong plus.
- Coordination & Stamina: Excellent eye, hand, and foot coordination; ability to stand for at least 7 hours per shift and lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
- Technical & Math Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machine timing/weights; ability to read scales and perform basic math calculations.
- Willingness and ability to complete and pass company-provided forklift certification.
- Reliable attendance, on-time shift arrivals, and strong team-communication habits.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (some background restrictions may apply).
Comprehensive Benefits Upon Permanent Rollover:
- 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 2 Floating Holidays!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with FSA & HSA options).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match & IMMEDIATE VESTING!
- Company-paid Life Insurance, plus Short-Term & Long-Term Disability protection.
- Educational and Tuition Assistance programs.
- Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your resume directly for review: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Cowlitz County recruiting team today: (360) 200-4900
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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