Production Worker

JOB TITLE: Production Worker
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Operations
SUPERVISORS TITLE: Production Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full-Time Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:30a-3:30p

Summary:

Perform production assembly packaging material handling lawn care landscaping woodworking quality control and related work services activities in accordance with established production standards customer specifications safety requirements and agency procedures. This position is responsible for producing quality work efficiently maintaining an organized work area properly handling materials and equipment completing required production records and following all applicable safety and operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble and package products according to established production rates specifications and quality standards
Perform material handling of supplies and materials for inventory and work sites
Maintain an orderly and organized inventory and storage area at the assigned workstation
Assist with quality control procedures to ensure products meet customer and manufacturer specifications
Inspect materials and completed work as required by customers and established procedures
Maintain quality standards while efficiently using supplies materials tools machinery and equipment
Perform lawn care and landscaping activities according to established schedules and procedures
Mow and trim grass and maintain lawns lots and grounds
Perform mulching raking trimming weed control and minor tree pruning
Perform trash and debris removal from lots grounds and work areas
Perform minor mechanical maintenance on lawn care and landscaping equipment
Set up and operate woodworking equipment to process materials for contract work according to established quality standards
Perform light maintenance on woodworking equipment as required
Read and use measuring devices rules calipers and other measurement tools accurately
Perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to complete assigned production and work service duties
Complete job costing production records and other required documentation accurately and timely
Complete all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Skills:

General industrial experience preferred including packaging assembly material handling lawn care landscaping or related work
Experience requirements may vary based on the specific duties and job assignments
Basic math skills required
Ability to work in environments involving dust gas chemical odors and/or fumes

Physical & Work Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of approximately 1520 feet
Ability to push pull and maneuver loaded skids of materials using a hydraulic floor jack
Ability to stoop bend reach kneel and handle materials for assembly packaging and material handling activities
Ability to push pull and maneuver power-driven and hand-operated lawnmowers power trimmers and related equipment
Ability to operate woodworking and other production equipment
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks associated with production material handling lawn care landscaping and assembly work
Ability to tolerate exposure to dust gas chemical odors fumes and other conditions associated with industrial and outdoor work environments
Ability to work indoors and outdoors depending on assigned duties
Ability to safely operate tools equipment machinery and vehicles as required
Valid drivers license required when operating an agency vehicle

Ability to demonstrate responsible and safe use of agency vehicles and equipment

Certifications & Training Requirements:

Complete all required agency department job-specific equipment and safety training

Additional Information:

For more information you may contact Mary Fetz at or

Blue River Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements:

No specific educational requirement

General industrial experience preferred including packaging assembly material handling lawn care landscaping woodworking or related work