Red River Commodities processes sunflowers and select other specialty crop agricultural products to create food ingredients. We contract directly with local growers to provide the freshest possible grains at the best possible prices and our production facilities are located in the heart of sunflower seed and grain-growing regions. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.

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Pay: $18.00 (+ Pay for Skills)

Available Shifts (Monday-Thursday)

1st Shift: 7:00am - 5:30pm

Location: 501 42nd St N, Fargo, ND 58102

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Production Associate to join our team in our Seed Processing facility in Fargo, ND. The Packaging Associate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently packaging finished goods into 20-50 pound bags and large totes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, quality, and timely delivery of products to customers while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Packaging Operations: Efficiently operate packaging machinery to bag and tote finished grain products according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring that bags and totes are properly sealed, labeled, and free of defects. Address any product discrepancies or packaging errors promptly.
• Weight and Measurement Compliance: Ensure that products are accurately weighed and packaged within the specified range, following all guidelines for weight consistency and product quality.
• Forklift Operation: Safely operate a forklift to transport materials, packaging supplies, and finished products to designated areas, including shipping/ receiving docks and storage locations. Ensure proper stacking and organization of materials.
• Safety Adherence: Follow all safety protocols and procedures related to equipment operation, material handling, and packaging activities. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Inventory Management: Assist with inventory control by accurately tracking packaging materials (e.g., bags, labels, totes) and communicating shortages to the supervisor.
• Machine Operation and Maintenance: Operate and monitor packaging equipment (e.g., bagging machines, conveyors) and perform basic maintenance tasks, such as clearing jams or troubleshooting minor issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Complete all necessary documentation, including packaging logs, production reports, and quality control checks, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other production and warehouse teams to ensure efficient product flow, packaging schedules, and alignment with overall production goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing training, safety meetings, and process improvement initiatives to enhance packaging efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of packaging equipment and machinery operation is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, with the ability to handle larger totes as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work in varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Environment: This position requires working in a production environment where temperatures can fluctuate. The facility is generally kept at a moderate temperature, but exposure to warmer or cooler conditions may occur depending on specific areas of the plant.
• Noise Levels: The facility can be noisy due to the operation of machinery and equipment. Hearing protection is required in certain areas to comply with safety standards.
• Physical Demands: The job involves frequent lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods. Associates will regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally larger totes (up to 100 pounds), with assistance.
• PPE Requirements: Proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses, is required at all times when on the production floor.
• Hazards: Employees must be able to work safely around machinery, conveyor systems, and potentially hazardous materials, while strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Work Pace: The work environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.

Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.