Production Worker

Job Summary

Reed Minerals, a leading provider of high‑performance abrasives and roofing granules, seeks a Production Worker to support our fast‑paced manufacturing operations. The role involves bagging, palletizing, and truck loading, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork.

• Perform general day‑to‑day production activities, including bagging, palletizing, and truck loading.
• Operate bagging equipment to bag and palletize material.
• Load trucks with bagged material, ensuring accurate placement of pallets and compliance with shipment requirements.
• Inspect all trucks before loading, internally and externally, in compliance with site safety practices.
• Maintain clean and organized loading areas, including weekly trash can emptying and general plant cleanup.
• Execute pre‑start‑up checks of equipment and complete required forms or inspections for bagging operations.
• Complete quality testing as required and log analysis on pick slips.
• Notify plant operators and management of material shortages, loading time changes, or potential mechanical issues.
• Assist maintenance in repairing mechanical equipment when necessary.
• Maintain all related paperwork as directed by management on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Other duties may be assigned to maintain a safe and efficient operation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass the company physical, drug & alcohol screening, and background check.
• Lifting capability up to 100 lbs and flexibility to twist, bend, and stand for long durations.
• Ability to walk frequently and change positions in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Forklift and front‑end loader certification is a plus.

Reed Minerals offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability plans, and a 401(k) with company match.

Reed Minerals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.