Production Hand

Company: Prairie Band, LLC
Position Title: Production Hand
Job Classification: Non-exempt, Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reporting Relationship Plant/Shift Supervisor - Ag
Location: Ag Facilities – Holton, KS
 
Primary Accountabilities:
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.
• Must be able to successfully complete background check, Physical Capabilities Profile test and drug screen.

Additional Duties: Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

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 1 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

Applicants can apply at: www.prairiebandllc.com/careers