<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Production Operator I will report to the Plant Manager, or their designate, and is responsible for performing a variety of production tasks to assist with operations in production.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Operating a forklift </li><li>Reading and understanding work orders to verify product, packaging, and labeling requirements </li><li>Completing paperwork / production documents accurately and as directed </li><li>Operating and adjusting packaging machine as required to meet product requirements </li><li>Identify calibration tags and ensure they are current </li><li>Operating a semi-automatic supersack filler </li><li>Operating an automated stretch wrap machine </li><li>Operating hi-vac or powered vacuum and scrubber to maintain plant cleanliness </li><li>Unloading/loading trucks at direction of shipping/receiving supervisor or manufacturing manager </li><li>Sampling raw materials and finished goods under the direction of manufacturing manager or plant manager </li><li>General clean-up of production facility, which may include the lunchroom, washroom, as well as trash removal. </li><li>Work in compliance with company safety and operating procedures </li><li>General shop duties insuring good housekeeping and the organization of the production area. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience </li><li>Ability to lift up to 50lbs </li><li>Experience in a production/manufacturing setting </li><li>Communication skills and adaptability to work with co-workers and management efficiently </li></ul>