Finishing Forklift/Strapper II

Huber Engineered Woods; Shuqualak (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation operates as a diversified global supplier and producer of engineered wood products. The Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Woods is seeking a production operator to run the strapping station, forklift, and to relief other operators on the production line.

You will train new employees, participate in safety programs, and move materials across the plant floor. The role requires flexibility for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and a commitment to quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred and helpful.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate strapping station and forklift in production of tagged, counted units.
• Assist in offloading units and staging in designated areas.
• Train new and replacement employees and participate in safety programs.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and follow procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Woods

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

Operates strapping station, forklift, and relieves operators in the production of tagged, counted, and strapped units of board. Offloads units from the strapper out feed conveyor and stages in designated area. Trains new and replacement employees and participates in safety programs.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in inspecting strapping station for proper operation daily. This includes: Strapping, Tensioning tool , 2 x 4 runner adjustment station, and Stack heights.


• Assists in the operation of strapper to secure strapping around units of finished panels and monitors continuously (while operating), conformance to standards relative to: Prints unit tag out of Shop Floor System, Skid placementStrap tension, Unit tagging, Piece count in units, Damage to units, Adjustment of bundles on conveyors and rolls, and Paint station


• Notifies and assists Finishing Operator where deficiencies are noted so the problem can be corrected by: Straightening crooked boards on saw line, Clearing jammed stickers, Feeding saw line with takeout material, Checking grade stamp on boards, and Cleaning paint station.


• Moves freight, stock, raw materials, finished goods, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles by hand and a variety of mobile equipment and various types and sizes of forklifts.


• Regrades damaged boards and bundles identifies by the Quality Assurance Technician in regrade area.


• Replaces boards in unit bundles after Quality Assurance Technician takes samples and replaces unit in storage.


• Protects the safety of Company personnel, contractors, and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment through compliance with procedures, rules and regulations.


• Maintains customer confidence by routinely inspecting condition of manufactured material. Is familiar with product specifications. Understands company inspection and release processes. Detects and reports defective material and/or questionable conditions to Finishing Operator and/or Supervisor.


• Ensures proper operation of paint booth to ensure finished bundles are properly edge sealed. Cleans spray nozzles and paint booth and notifies Supervisor and/or Maintenance personnel when problems arise. May assist in preventative maintenance on maintenance day.


• Achieves work objectives by reading, interpreting, and applying complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures.


• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination


• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge Or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED


• 0 to 3 Years Manufacturing Experience


• Forklift experience preferred


• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required