Chipyard Operator

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Company-paid life & disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays after 90 days

KronoAcademy career training

Uniform & safety gear reimbursement

Job summary

Kronospan, a leading global producer of wood panel products, seeks a Chip Yard Operator in Anniston, AL. The role involves safely operating front end loaders to supply chips for MDF, plus yard and equipment maintenance.

The position features a rotating shift schedule including weekends and requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards. The operator will perform routine inspections, assist in equipment installation or improvement, and coordinate with management and peers to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience driving heavy equipment such as front end loader, grader, backhoe, bulldozer, or 8-ton lift
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow all JHSAs, technical specifications, and work instructions for the assigned process task
• Ability to perform routine mechanical and quality inspections of equipment and raw materials
• Ability to assist in the installation of all new equipment, components, and systems, or the improvement of existing equipment, components, and systems as required
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance procedures as scheduled or directed
• Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation
• A positive attitude, open mind, and controlled composure in all workplace interactions
• Strong sense of urgency
• The ability to work without constant supervision
• The ability to operate heavy equipment including front end loaders, bull dozers, and / or other similar mobile equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and peers
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Excellent attendance record
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to cover for vacation, absences, and scheduled and emergency shutdowns

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the designated front end loaders (or similar machines) to supply chips for MDF production.
• Clean the chip yard area and operate the Hammel Grinder / Shredder safely.
• Maintain machinery in the chip yard and perform preventative maintenance.
• Clean machinery associated with the chip yard.
• This position is a rotating shift schedule including weekends.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front end loader operation

Reading specs & work instructions

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Work without constant supervision

Lift up to 50 lbs

Excellent attendance

Willingness to overtime

Communication with management

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Chip Yard Operator’s position is to safely operate the designated front end loaders (or similar machines) to supply chips for the production of MDF. Other tasks include but are not limited to cleaning the assigned area in the chip yard, the safe operation of the Hammel Grinder / Shredder, maintenance of machinery associated with the chip yard, cleaning machinery associated with the chip yard and performing preventative maintenance of machinery associated with the chip yard. This position is a rotating shift schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have experience driving heavy equipment such as front end loader, grader, backhoe, bulldozer, or 8-ton lift
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow all JHSAs, technical specifications, and work instructions for the assigned process task.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical and quality inspections of equipment and raw materials.
• Ability to assist in the installation of all new equipment, components, and systems, or the improvement of existing equipment, components, and systems as required.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance procedures as scheduled or directed.
• Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation
• A positive attitude, open mind, and controlled composure in all workplace interactions.
• Strong sense of urgency
• The ability to work without constant supervision
• The ability to operate heavy equipment including front end loaders, bull dozers, and / or other similar mobile equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and peers
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Excellent attendance record
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to cover for vacation, absences, and scheduled and emergency shutdowns

Additional Information

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.