Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator at Lignetics Inc.

Description:Job Type: Full timeShift Schedule: M-F, 5a - 3:30p w/ some OTSalary: $18-$20/hour** Pre-employment background check and drug screen requiredProduction Worker / Shavings Baler OperatorLignetics is developing a portfolio of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled saw dust into value-add, branded consumer products.Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator Responsibilities:Assist and operate various packaging equipmentWork in close proximity of machines that compress wood by-products generated from mill operations or like manufacturing processesOpen compression chamber doors, facilitates placement of bags and removal of bales from packaging equipmentRecord bales weights and keep records of daily activity per company standardsPerform routine maintenance on packaging equipmentRequires ability to learn and preform standard setups, adjustments, routine maintenance and operating characteristics of all packaging equipmentForklift certified or able to obtain forklift certification to perform basic forklift duties time to time required by the companyAbility to troubleshoot and solve problemsProduction Worker / Shavings Baler Operator Qualifications/Education:High School diploma or GED preferredManufacturing and production line experience preferredWill need to possess good eye, hand and foot coordinationWill need to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-taskWill be lifting 50 lbs. and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per dayRequires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsRequires the ability to do simple math calculationsProduction Worker / Shavings Baler Operator Benefits:Annual bonusEmployee referral bonus program2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)Educational assistanceLife insurance, short term & long-term disability401(k) with employer match & immediate vestingEmployee heating pellet programLignetics 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.#PGM24Requirements:Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly WagePIfcb3cc9636ad-25660-35719383