Machine Operator Assistant

Company: Lignetics
Location: Mifflintown
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Salary: 17/hr+ DOE Shift: 7pm to 7am Job Type: Full-time ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Summary: Assist Plant Operator in all capacities and functions and ensure that the area is at maximum production rate while still maintaining quality and safe work practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the operations of the plant.
• Fill in for the heavy equipment operator during their break or any other time that is deemed necessary.
• Performing quality tests at the designated times.
• Assists with the preventative maintenance in his/ her department.
• Must be willing and capable of learning the duties of the plant operator and packaging operator.
• Strive to perform this job in a safe manner while seeing that co-workers are doing the same.
• Share ideas and concerns with management while supporting the changing standards in our operation.
• Relieve the packaging staff when deemed necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in designated areas.
• Work shift is 12hr days. Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • One to two years of experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
  • Must possess good eye, hand and foot coordination.
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task.
  • Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights.
  • Requires the ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance. Benefits:
    • Annual Bonus
    • Employee referral bonus program
    • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
    • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
    • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
    • Employee heating pellet program
    • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE About Lignetics, Inc. Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products. Requirements: PI207849126

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