• Lead Bagging Machine Operator- Mulching

    Ceres Environmental (Houston, TX)


    Salary Range **$18.00 - $24.00 Hourly**

     

    Position Type **Full Time**

     

    Education Level **High School**

     

    Travel Percentage **None**

     

    Category **Operational/Non-ERD**

    Lead Bagging Machine Operator- Mulching

    **Job Title:** Lead Bagging Machine Operator- Mulching

    **Location:** Houston, TX 77064

    **Reports to:** Foreman

    **Compensation Range** : $18.00 - $24.00 (Hourly non-exempt)

    **Employment Type:** Full-Time

    **Benefits:** Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities)

     

    Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

     

    At TGU, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in supporting sustainable practices and community resilience.

     

    We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on innovation and teamwork. If you show up with dedication, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

     

    What We Are Looking For

     

    We’re hiring a Lead Bagging Machine Operator – Mulching for our Windfern, TX mulch production facility. You will report to the site Foreman where you’ll operate equipment, ensure production goals are met, and promote a safe work environment for the team.

     

    You will work Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm, Saturday, 7am – Noon (as needed to meet business demands).

    What you’ll do:

    + Operate mulching packaging machinery to ensure mulch and soil meet compliance standards.

    + Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues to reduce downtime and maintain optimal equipment performance.

    + Inspect bagged products for consistency, weight accuracy, and proper sealing, correct deviations promptly.

    + Achieve daily production targets while maintaining high standards for quality and packaging accuracy.

    + Maintain accurate daily production logs and documentation.

    + Conduct regular site inspections, enforce OSHA compliance, and implement correction actions as needed.

    + Serve as backup to the Foreman, providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.

    + Train employees on equipment.

    Required Qualifications:

    + H.S. diploma, or GED.

    + 3+ years’ experience operating automated machinery, preferably in a mulching or packaging environment.

    + Forklift certification.

    + Proficient in reading and understanding machinery schematics and technical diagrams.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance.

    + Ability to analyze inventory data and manage shrinkage through ERP software (NetSuite experience a plus).

    + Exceptional attention to detail

    + Strong communication skills to work effectively with supervisors and team members.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience operating Piggyback equipment (forklift attachment or similar).

    + Supervisory experience, including coaching, mentoring and performance management.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.

    + OSHA 10 and 30 certifications.

     

    Physical Requirements and Environment

     

    The Ground Up provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role. If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.

     

    + Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a dusty or outdoor environment.

    + Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus where required to safely perform the job.

    + Willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, etc. in jobs that require PPE

    + Ability to work in adverse weather/field conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels.

    + Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

     

    Why join TGU?

     

    At TGU, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and sustainability of our operations.

    We offer:

    + A collaborative, mission-driven culture.

    + Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

    + The chance to make a lasting difference in sustainable practices and community support.

     

    _The Ground Up is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law._

     

    Work Authorization

     

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

     

    E-Verify:** **We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.