Production Laborer

Job Duties

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation

Handling packaging materials and finished product

Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses

Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials

Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete

Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman

Operation of manual production lines

Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage

Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor

General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed

Perform equipment maintenance as directed

Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Be an insurable driver

Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors

Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed

Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production deadlines

Must attend all required safety and educational training

Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a timely manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins

May also be required to work in confined spaces

Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products

Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

No experience required.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.00 - $21.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56030

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

21808

Job Benefits

Paid Time Off, 401k with 6% company match, Medial, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance