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