Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation
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Handling packaging materials and finished product
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Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses
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Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials
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Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete
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Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman
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Operation of manual production lines
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Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage
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Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor
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General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed
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Perform equipment maintenance as directed
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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.
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Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff
Requirements:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Be an insurable driver
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Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors
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Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed
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Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production deadlines
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Must attend all required safety and educational training
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Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a timely manner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
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Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins
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May also be required to work in confined spaces
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Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products
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Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position
