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Production Worker

Mears Fertilizer, Inc

Production Worker

El Dorado, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Production Workers are responsible for providing support to the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will operate manufacturing/packaging equipment, which includes equipment set-up, checking for quality of product and meeting production schedules.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Operate conveyor, shrink-wrap and bagging equipment
    • Hanging and sealing bags of product
    • Filling and sealing shaker bottles of product
    • Bag product with the correct blend to the required weight level
    • Place product on pallets according to specifications
    • Assist with maintaining equipment which includes cleaning out production equipment and lines
    • Stuffing product labels at a medium to fast pace
    • Hand mix product when necessary
    • Maintain clean and safe work area
    • Performs other duties as assigned

    Education/Experience/Skills Required:

    • Basic math skills
    • Demonstrated ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment
    • Mechanical and technical skills with exceptional problem-solving abilities
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
    • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
    • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
    • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat and cold along with humid conditions and dust
    • Must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Pay increases quarterly in first year (based on performance), annually after first year
    • 6 paid holidays
    • Paid time off
    • 80% Employer-paid Medical Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life Insurance ($25,000 at no cost to employee)
    • 401(k) with matching
    • Profit sharing
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Discounted YMCA membership
    • Verizon wireless discount

    You should be proficient in:

    • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
    • Packaging Experience
    • Meets Physical Requirements
    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

    Machines & technologies you'll use:

    • Palletizer
    • Conveyor Systems
    • Forklifts