Packaging Operator

Job Description

Packaging Operator MARATHON, WI Description Production Worker / Packaging Operator Salary : $18.00 – $20.00/hour Shift : M-F, 8am-4pm or M-F 3pm-11pm Job Type : Full-time ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Production Worker / Packaging Operator Responsibilities: 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 Leads Operate 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 day Assist 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. The Bagging Operation: 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. The Baler Operation: Stacking bales on pallets, sealing bales with an iron, and wrapping pallets. Position requires accurate completion of the Baler Operator pro