Baler Operator - 3rd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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, Inc. in Lebanon, KY is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator (Baler Operator) on the 3rd shift. The role focuses on safe, efficient production and packaging of materials for customers.

Responsibilities include operating baler and mobile equipment, loading/unloading, completing shipping paperwork, and maintaining quality standards. Eligible candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and prefer experience with forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.

Responsibilities

• Operates baler to produce packaged materials safely and efficiently.
• Operates mobile equipment (front end loader, skid steers, forklifts) as needed.
• Loads and unloads materials, may assist with shipping paperwork.
• Occasionally performs outdoor duties such as sweeping and debris removal.
• Maintains QA measures and communicates results to teams.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front End Loader

Skid Steers

Mobile equipment

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Lebanon, KY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1496

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 the3rd 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
• 10:00PM - 6:30AM

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