What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Wakefield Biochar?
About Wakefield BioChar
Wakefield BioChar, headquartered in Valdosta, GA, is developing carbon-focused products through a proprietary process. Wakefield’s novel product offering enhances soil health, replaces carbon black and other polymer fillers and changes how post-industrial waste is managed. More importantly, for every ton of Wakefield biochar material manufactured approximately three tons of CO2 are removed from the atmosphere. Wakefield BioChar offers sustainable solutions that create direct benefits and reduce our impact on global warming.
Job Description
Our Machine Operations crew prepares Wakefield's soil conditioner products by loading bagging systems, blending, sealing and organizing for sale and distribution through Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com and many other retail marketplaces.
Experience with a loader and manufacturing equipment like dryers, mills and bagging equipment is a plus.
This position includes labeling bags, filling bags with biochar blends, using a heat sealer and palletizing. Other warehouse tasks include using a warehouse sweeper and organizing equipment.
Appropriate warehouse attire is expected -- steel-toed shoes and pants.
Hours of work- 1st shift 8:00a-4:30p; 2nd shift 4:00p-12:30a; 3rd shift 12:00a-8:30a Mon-Fri.
On a side note, for those interested in agriculture, business development and product development with innovative carbon solutions this environment will be especially interesting to you.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of Machine Operator experience
- Ability to interface with PID
- Experience with Pellet Mill Operations
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Ability to interface with PID
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18