Job Description:
Job Summary
The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for working safely and efficiently to maximize hands-on production and shipping of wood shavings.
Essential Responsibilities
Safety
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Attend monthly safety meetings.
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Wear PPE as required.
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Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with satisfactory results.
Production
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Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce packaged materials.
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Communicate with the shift supervisor and complete assigned work duties.
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Assist with cleaning and maintaining the work area.
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Place empty bags on the fill tube, seal, place in master packs, and hand palletize (up to 40 lbs.).
Outdoor Activities
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Perform outdoor duties including sweeping, picking up debris, watering plants, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as needed.
Quality
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Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are followed and communicated.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.
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Previous experience operating mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
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Ability to respond quickly to sounds and visual cues.
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Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
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Ability to recognize and respond to potentially dangerous situations.
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Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
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Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders to access stacking areas.
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Ability to correctly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment.
Experience
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Manufacturing: 1 Year (Preferred)