Bag Plant Production Team Member in Moore Haven, Florida at Wedgworths INC

The Production Team Member supports daily operations within a bagged dry fertilizer manufacturing and packaging facility. This position is responsible for assisting with bagging line operations, material handling, stacking, palletizing, yard truck coordination support, and general plant housekeeping. The role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous production flow while ensuring product quality and proper handling of fertilizer materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support bagging and packaging line operations, including filling, sealing, labeling, palletizing, and stacking bagged fertilizer products.
• Assist with material handling activities, including staging raw materials and finished goods for production and shipping.
• Operate or assist with forklifts and pallet jacks (training provided if required) to move products safely within the facility.
• Support yard operations by assisting with trailer staging and basic yard truck coordination under supervision (if assigned and trained).
• Maintain clean and organized production areas, including sweeping, debris removal, and general housekeeping.
• Monitor production equipment and report any mechanical issues, jams, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Ensure proper handling, identification, and placement of raw materials and finished products.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times.
• Assist in basic quality checks such as bag integrity, labeling accuracy, and product consistency.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper handling and reporting of materials and finished goods.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production needs or issues.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities.
• Report all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse, agriculture, or industrial environments preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and following instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production setting.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Yard truck or forklift experience is a plus but not required (training may be provided).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position works in a dry fertilizer bagging plant environment with exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and outdoor conditions. The employee must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75–100 pounds occasionally.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Work in dusty, noisy, and non-climate-controlled industrial environments.
• Work around moving equipment including forklifts, conveyors, and yard trucks.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators when required.
• Work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed based on production demand.
• Communicate effectively in English for safety and operational instructions.

Compliance Statement

This position is responsible for working in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, and FDACS requirements related to fertilizer manufacturing, transportation, environmental compliance, and workplace safety.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel in this classification. This description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to modification at the discretion of the employer. Wedgworth’s, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.