Packaging Machine Operator (Baler Operator)- 3rdShift at American Wood Fibers, Inc

Lebanon, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Baler Operation, Mobile Equipment Operation, Forklift Operation, Skid Steer Operation, Front End Loader Operation, Material Handling, Shipping Paperwork, Quality Assurance, Safety Procedures, Lifting up to 50 lbs

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 3rd Shift Packaging Machine Operator (Baler Operator) role in our Lebanon , KY facility. JOB SUMMARY The Packaging Machine Operator (Baler Operator) is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize hands-on production and shipping of products and raw materials ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Operates baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for our customers. * Operates a variety of mobile equipment (front end loader, skid steers, fork lifts, etc.) in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials. * Operates mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner while moving pallets of packaged material and raw material. May also be required to load customer trailers. May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping. * As required, perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris. * Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers. QUALIFICATIONS* * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop * Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred EXPERIENCE Manufacturing: 1 Year (Preferred) BENEFITS * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance SCHEDULE * Sunday - Thursday For consideration… Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer. Corporate Office 9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500 Columbia, MD 21046 800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700 Fax 410-290-6660 Other Locations Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC Visit us at: www.awf.com

Responsibilities

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a baler to maximize the production and shipping of packaged materials and raw materials. This role also involves operating various types of mobile equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading materials, and ensuring quality assurance measures are followed.