Packaging Operator

Packaging OperatorExpress Employment Professionals is looking for a Packaging Operator for our client company in Columbia County.Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour DOEWork Schedule:Sunday-Wednesday 5:00am-5:00pm & 5pm- 5am w/ OTWednesday- Saturday 5pm-5am w/ OTGeneral Purpose: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 LeadsOperate 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 dayAssist the Shift Leads to start and stop the pellet mills.Communicate any moisture or material problems to Shift Lead.Maintain a clean workstation.Other duties as assigned.Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:Responsible for operating a variety of machinery, primarily bagging and baler machines, shrink wrapping machines, forklifts, pallet jack, and bag sealer.Stacking bags on pallets, putting covers on pallets and placing finished goods in the correct warehouse location.Position requires accurate completion of the Bagger production report, filling pellet sample cups every ton for quality control information, and tagging pallet with Quality Control tag with initials, date, ton number, and the shift the pallet was completed.Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets.Position requires accurate completion of the Baler Operator production report, checking bale weight, and recording information on various reports and quality control tags.Key Competencies:High School diploma or GED preferred.Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.Must have a good eye, hand, and foot coordination.Must be able 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 baler and various other simple maintenance problems.Requires the ability to do simple math calculations.Associate Benefits:Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.Medical planDental planVision/eyewear planPrescription drug reimbursementShort-term disabilityDirect depositSick PayPerks at Work – Save money with offers and discounts on everything from large or everyday purchases with popular merchants.401(k) retirement savings planLife insuranceAt Express, we will assess your skills; offer you interview and resume writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express and you will have the opportunity to earn benefits. We have more than 200 jobs available every month and we want to talk to you! To find out more, contact us today!To Apply:Stop by our office at 1208 Washington Way Suite 130, Longview, WA 98632 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)Call Express Employment Professionals at View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a hiring managerText "Jobs" to View phone number on click.appcast.ioComplete the application on our website your resume via email to View email address on click.appcast.io employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.