Job Title: Production Laborer
Location: Fort Benton, MT
Pay: This is an hourly level position with a starting rate of $17.50/hour
Position Description:
The Production Laborer position will report to the Plant and/or Shift Supervisor and perform duties in an industrial hemp processing facility. Duties will include but are not limited to tasks such as operating and inspecting production facility equipment, unloading trucks, operating a forklift and other equipment, packaging and palletizing products, and general facility/grounds cleaning and maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prioritize and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment.
- Follow GMP and SOP policies.
- Clean facilities, equipment, and machinery.
- Maintain work areas, aisles, and grounds in a clean and tidy manner.
- Troubleshoot and repair machinery as needed.
- Safely operate various types of lift equipment and other equipment as certified.
- Load and unload materials.
- Monitor processing equipment and lines for efficient operation.
- Package materials.
- Work closely with operators, technicians, and supervisors.
- Accept and perform tasks assigned within specified timelines while gaining physical and technical skill sets.
- Demonstrate ability to learn new jobs and cross-train on positions in the oilseeds and/or fiber facilities.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Verbal and written communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem solving.
- Team-oriented.
- Proactive critical thinking.
- Ability to exhibit good work habits, including attendance and punctuality.
- Must have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, and in dusty environments, as well as in hot and cold temperatures.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training is a plus.
- Prior experience operating heavy equipment and forklifts is a plus.
- Basic understanding of computers and math comprehension.
- Prior manufacturing (grain or food processing) or agriculture experience is a plus.
IND HEMP, LLC, a Delaware public benefit company, is an EOE for minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This position offers a complete benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance. IND HEMP requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.