Experienced Equipment Operator / Skilled Utility 1st Shift

The Freeman Corporation; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freeman Corporation in Winchester, KY is seeking an Experienced Equipment Operator / Skilled Utility for the first shift. You will operate industrial equipment and support veneer manufacturing, with safety and quality as top priorities.

This full-time, first-shift role runs roughly 7am–3:30pm with overtime potential. Opportunities for pay reviews and potential increases within 90 days, after six months, and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, cranes, or loaders.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned industrial equipment safely, following required training and authorization.
• Assist in different production areas as needs change.
• Follow operating procedures and quality requirements.
• Identify and report equipment problems or unsafe conditions.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Loader operation

Safety-focused

Teamwork

English literacy

Job description

Experienced Equipment Operator / Skilled Utility 1st Shift

Full Time Winchester, Kentucky, Winchester, KY, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Bring your equipment experience and desire to learn to Freeman.

Have experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, loaders, or cranes? The Freeman Corporation is looking for experienced workers to join our first-shift production team in Winchester.

As a Skilled Utility employee, you’ll put your equipment operation and material-handling skills to work supporting veneer manufacturing. We’re looking for people who work safely, take pride in doing the job well, and can adapt to changing production needs.

What you’ll do

• Operate assigned industrial equipment safely, following required training and authorization
• Assist in different production areas as needs change
• Follow operating procedures and quality requirements
• Identify and report equipment problems or unsafe conditions
• Keep your work area clean and organized

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience operating industrial equipment, such as cranes, loaders, or forklifts
• A safety-focused approach to equipment operation and material handling
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a production team
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety information, follow job-related instructions, and complete safety documentation
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be at least 18 years old

Pay and benefits

• First-shift, full-time employment - typically 7am–3:30pm with opportunities for overtime
• Opportunities for a pay review and potential increase within your first 90 days, again after six months, and periodically thereafter

About us

The Freeman Corporation is one of the largest veneer manufacturers in North America. We continue to invest heavily to be the supplier of choice to the top producers worldwide of flooring, doors, hardwood plywood, furniture, cabinets, and other industries. At our Winchester plant, we employ a diverse team of approximately 190 people.