Production Hand

Holton, KS

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Indian Preference Exercised