Burner/Truck Dump Operator - 2nd Shift

ADP, Inc.; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Profit bonus

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is seeking a Burner Systems Operator for the 2nd shift in Laurinburg, NC. This role operates, sets up, and adjusts all machines in a computer‑controlled manufacturing system to sustain production and quality.

You will monitor process conditions, perform quality controls, record data, and collaborate with supervision to resolve issues while adhering to safety protocols in a high-dust environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and adjust machines in a computer‑controlled manufacturing system.
• Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
• Record operating data and test results.
• Confer with supervisory personnel to report conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or quality.
• Maintain quality assurance measures and implement new procedures as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE in a high-dust environment.

Skills

Operating experience

Job description

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Burner/Truck Dump Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Laurinburg, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1482

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 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2ndShift Burner Systems Operator role in our Laurinburg, NCfacility .

JOB SUMMARY

The Burner Systems Operator will operate, set up, and adjust all machines and equipment in a computer-controlled manufacturing system.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

SYSTEMS OPERATIONS

• Perform a variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system and to ensure conformance to production and quality standards.
• Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.

QUALITY

• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel, and customers.
• Assist in the implementation of new procedures as needed.

SAFETY

• Operate equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Utilize all of the required PPE as required by the task being performed. This is a HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.
• Help keep others safe in the workplace by looking out for them and participating in safety-related improvements.
• Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.
• Report any accident, injury, and/or damages to Supervisor immediately.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Available to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime.
• Establish personal growth and work with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 25-50lbs regularly
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds
• Ability to move safety over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• Ability to work in extreme weather
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly

QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of Operating Experience

SCHEDULE

• Sunday - Thursday

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Warehouse
• Laurinburg, NC: Reliably commute

Visit us at: www.awf.com

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

Fax [phone]

Other Locations

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