Baler Operator - 2nd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Wood Fibers is seeking a Baler Operator on the 2nd shift at our Lebanon, KY facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of the packaging baler and related material handling equipment to maximize production and shipping.

You will operate a variety of mobile equipment, assist with loading, and ensure quality checks are followed. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physically capable to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Experience with mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for customers.
• Operates a variety of mobile equipment (front end loader, skid steers, fork lifts, etc.).
• Moves pallets of packaged material and raw material; may load customer trailers.
• Completes shipping paperwork as required.
• Performs outside duties such as sweeping and debris removal.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Mobile equipment operation

Job description

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Baler Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Lebanon, KY, US

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 the2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operator (Baler Operator)role in our Lebanon , KYfacility.

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
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• Sunday - Thursday
• 2:00PM - 10:30PM

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

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

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Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC