Production Worker/Packaging Operator - Swing Shift Job at Lignetics, Inc., Brownsville, TX

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  • Lignetics, Inc.
  • Brownsville, TX

Job Description

Production Worker / Packaging Operator

Salary : $19/hr.

Shift : M-F, 2p - 10:30p.

Job Type : Full-time.

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 the 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 jacks, and bag sealers.
  • Stacking bags on pallets, putting covers on pallets, and placing finished goods in the correct warehouse location.
  • The position requires accurate completion of the Bagger production report, filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tagging pallets with Quality Control tags 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.
  • The 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 the 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.

About Lignetics, Inc.:

Lignetics, Inc.​ offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating​ eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety 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 sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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