Sustainable Consumer Wood Products & Packaging: Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator Wanted in Shelton!
Do you take pride in sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing that transforms recycled sawdust and mill by-products into high-demand, carbon-neutral consumer brands? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier national leader in sustainable wood products and biomass manufacturing in Shelton, WA to hire a dependable, full-time Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator.
DEDICATED SWING SHIFT (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), WEEKENDS OFF & UP TO $19.00/HR! In this active packaging and machine operation role, you will play an essential part in manufacturing a diverse portfolio of recycled, renewable consumer goods—including premium animal bedding wood shavings, home heating pellets, BBQ grilling pellets, and all-natural wood fiber cat litter. Working in close proximity to high-capacity compression equipment, you will operate packaging machines, manage hydraulic baling doors, place bags, eject finished bales, log accurate bundle weights, and perform basic routine maintenance and machine adjustments. Offering a steady Monday through Friday Swing Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) with weekends completely off and pay from $17.50 – $19.00 / hour DOE, this position provides a clear pathway to permanent placement, forklift certifications, and long-term career growth. If you bring mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a solid problem-solving mindset, let's get you on the team!
Description for Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator:
- Operate, feed, and monitor automated and semi-automated packaging equipment and high-pressure compression balers that turn recycled wood by-products into animal bedding and consumer bales.
- Safely open and cycle compression chamber doors, facilitate correct bag placement, and eject finished bales onto takeaway conveyor lines.
- Weigh, inspect, and label completed bales, maintaining thorough daily production logs, batch tracking, and quality standards.
- Master standard equipment setups, clearances, changeovers, and operating characteristics across all departmental packaging machinery.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on packaging equipment: lubricate fittings, clear infeed chutes, inspect seals, and clean sensor eyes.
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical hiccups, feed jams, and automated bagger faults quickly and safely using Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
- Operate sit-down industrial forklifts (or complete company-provided certification) as needed to transport packaged product, stage empty pallets, and support warehouse logistics.
- Maintain clean, organized, dust-controlled workstations adhering strictly to plant 5S guidelines, machine guarding rules, and safety PPE policies.
Details for Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator:
- Pay Rate:$17.50 – $19.00 / hour (Scaling based on manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, or forklift certification / DOE).
- Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (Guaranteed weekday routine with weekends completely OFF!).
- Shift Hours:Swing Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
- Location: Shelton, WA production facility (Mason County).
- Work Environment: Active, fast-paced sustainable wood products manufacturing and packaging plant.
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway with permanent rollover review.
Requirements for Production Worker / Shavings Baler Operator:
- Manufacturing Background: Prior experience in manufacturing, production packaging, wood processing, sawmill operations, or industrial machine operation required.
- Equipment & Setup Aptitude: Ability to learn operating characteristics, standard setups, and routine mechanical adjustments on packaging and baling equipment.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: High-stamina role requiring the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and maneuver around machinery for an 8-hour shift, and repeatedly lift/move 50–75 lbs unassisted.
- Forklift Capability: Forklift certified OR able and willing to obtain forklift certification through the employer to perform material handling duties as needed.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting ability to diagnose basic mechanical stoppages and keep lines running efficiently.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Comfortable working in an active, dusty industrial plant environment with provided PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks).
- Exceptional history of afternoon punctuality, dependable attendance, and reliable personal transportation to Shelton, WA.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Upon Permanent Rollover:
- Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $17.50–$19.00/hr DOE.
- Predictable Monday–Friday Swing Shift schedule with weekends completely OFF.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO) tracking.
- Company-provided forklift certification and equipment cross-training.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
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