Production Worker / Office Clerk

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Lignetics - Shelton, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Shelton, CT

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Worker / Office Clerk role is a dual-function position that involves both operational and administrative responsibilities. The individual will assist in operating packaging equipment in a production environment while also handling various office tasks related to human resources and finance. This position requires a blend of mechanical aptitude and organizational skills to ensure efficient production processes and effective office support.

Responsibilities

• Assist and operate various packaging equipment.
• Work in close proximity to machines that compress wood by-products.
• Open compression chamber doors and facilitate placement of bags and removal of bales from packaging equipment.
• Record bales weights and keep records of daily activity per company standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Learn and perform standard setups, adjustments, and operating characteristics of all packaging equipment.
• Obtain forklift certification to perform basic forklift duties as required.
• Handle purchase order receipts and receipt of non-stock supplies.
• Coordinate with senior HR staff on initiatives including onboarding and payroll support.
• Review daily bagging reports and update finished goods inventory.
• Support the finance department on month-end close procedures.
• Print BOLs/Picking slips and reconcile BOLs for shipping.
• Provide administrative support to PM and safety programs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Ability to pass company forklift training.
• Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
• Above average communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team and manage through others effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing office preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret scales.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for maintenance problems.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear including annual work boots & other PPE