Production Hand

Description

The Ag Production Hand Position will report to the Plant and/or Shift Supervisor and perform duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. Duties will include but not limited to tasks such as unloading trucks, driving a forklift and other equipment, packaging and palletizing product and general facility cleaning. 

Major Duties: 

• Operate and maintain straw processing system. 

• Complete and follow Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Permit to Work (PTW) as needed. 

• Read, interpret, Standard Operating Procedures. 

• Read, interpret, and complete work orders as directed. 

• Read and interpret P&ID documents when necessary. 

• Ability to clean facilities and machinery to ensure work areas are free of trip and slip hazards. 

• Troubleshoot and fix machinery as needed.

• Complete work individually or in team settings.

• Be a part of an on-call team and perform duties as required on a revolving schedule. 

• Loading and unloading materials.  

• Meet and report shift up-time and production targets. 

• Cut and pull twine from bales.

• Sort bales and flakes for quality. 

• Sweep chaff and process chaff as needed. 

• Identify, sort and take bales out of production which do not meet quality standards. 

• Perform job duties safely and efficiently. 

• Assist other operators and supervisors as needed. 

Requirements

• Certifications within OR-OSHA safety policies are preferred. 

• Ability to prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment. 

• Perform necessary good manufacturing practices. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong communication and writing skills. 

• Be team-oriented and be able to work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds and skills. 

• Forklift Operator certified. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new jobs/cross train for all positions in the fiber processing facility.

• Verbal and written communication.

• Must be detail oriented. 

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or training a plus.  

• Prior experience Operating heavy equipment and forklifts a plus. 

• Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension.

• Prior manufacturing (grain or food processing) or agriculture experience a plus.

• Ability to exhibit good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:  

• May require periods of travel.

• Must be willing to work extended and varied shifts. 

• Must be willing and able to work in all seasons and conditions throughout the year. 

• Physically able to lift items that are 50 lbs. and team lift 100 lbs.

• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).

• Must be able to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel frequently and stand for long periods.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces, work with heights and in a dusty environment.

Additional Duties: 

• Support any other duties as assigned by supervisor/leaders. 

Indian Preference Exercised: 

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B). 

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