The Production Team Member plays a key role in the processing, mixing, and bagging of bird seed within a newly built, state-of-the-art facility. This position supports materials handling, inventory management, cleaning, and general facility maintenance while working in a climate-controlled environment with a modern, automated production line. This role requires physical activity, including lifting 50-pound bags and pails, and offers opportunities for training, skill development, career advancement, and long-term growth within the company. Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test is required before employment can begin.
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 12p - 830p
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of production tasks including processing, mixing, and bagging bird seed.
- Handle materials, inventory, and assist with facility cleaning and maintenance.
- Lift, carry, and stack 50-pound bags and pails as required.
- Support overall production efficiency, quality standards, and safety practices.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Read and follow production plans.
- Set scale weights accurately.
- Feed bags through sewing machines or heat sealers.
- Stack completed bags onto pallets or into boxes.
- Move completed pallets using an electric pallet jack.
- Shrink-wrap pallets using automated and manual methods.
- Assist in mixing and blending feed.
- Load and unload trailers as needed.
- Operate a forklift (experience preferred; training provided if needed).
- Operate a yard dog to safely move semi-trailers in place for production and shipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the feed mill.
- Help customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner.
- Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
- Complete other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
- Commitment to plant operations and company goals.
- Forklift experience preferred or willingness to be trained.
- Class A license preferred, not required.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and full panel drug test before starting.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for 8 hours per shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive wages
- Day, evening, and weekend schedules
- Tuition Assistance for eligible employees
- Scholarship opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Health and Welfare insurance plans
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee referral bonus
- Internship program
Why Join Our Team?
- Newly built, modern production facility
- Climate-controlled work environment
- State-of-the-art automated production line
- Hands-on training and skill development
- Clear opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Potential to grow into specialized, leadership, or higher-level operations roles
- Supportive, safety-focused team culture
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Ready to grow with us?
Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career with a company that invests in employee development and promotes from within whenever possible.
E-Verify:
Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.