Experienced Operator / Skilled Utility - 2nd Shift

Freeman Corporation; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Pay reviews after 90 days

Job summary

Freeman Corporation in Winchester, KY is seeking an Experienced Operator / Skilled Utility for second shift (4pm–12:30am) to join our veneer production team. You will operate industrial equipment safely and support multiple production areas as needed.

Candidates will have prior experience with forklifts, loaders, or cranes, a safety-focused mindset, and the ability to read and communicate in English. This full-time role offers potential overtime and opportunities for pay reviews after 90 days

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Equipment operation

Safety focus

Dependability

English reading/writing

Physical ability

18+ age requirement

Job description

Experienced Operator / Skilled Utility - 2nd Shift

Full Time Winchester, Kentucky, Winchester, KY, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1034

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 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 second-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

• Second-shift, full-time employment - typically 4pm–12:30am 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.