Bagging Line Operator

Living Earth Bagging Line Operator

Living Earth, the largest recycler of tree limbs, brush, leaves and grass clippings in Texas and Tennessee is hiring a bagging line operator.  The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of teamwork, dedication and hardworking values which will be exemplified in everything done.  This position will safely set up, start, operate and maintain our bagging equipment to maximize production and safety and minimize downtime.

Living Earth offers competitive pay, vacation and holiday pay, medical, dental, vison and other benefits including flexible spending account, AD&D, Long and Short-Term Disability and 401k plan.  Additionally, holiday and paid time off is offered.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Successfully operate the mulch line bagging equipment while complying with all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.  Perform all required equipment cleaning and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure all finished products comply with company packaging and quality control standards and guidelines.
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs used to operate bagging equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment stoppages, breakdowns and downtime root causes.
• Accurately enter, document and maintain all production paperwork and KPI metrics including daily and hourly production rates, downtime root causes and the associated downtime minutes.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-3 years proven experience in an industrial operations environment
• Experience operating automatic bagging equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical mechanical aptitude with an ability to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time and the ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds is required