Flooring Packager

Kronospan; Clarion (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive environment

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation

Training opportunities through KronoAcademy

Uniform & reimbursement for safety gear

Job summary

A leading wood panel products manufacturer in Iowa is seeking a Flooring Packager to efficiently operate flooring line equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, alongside the ability to communicate effectively, troubleshoot machinery, and comply with safety requirements. This role offers competitive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing both individual growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates must be able to operate and troubleshoot packaging machinery.
• Experience in quality inspection and safety compliance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation of all flooring line equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery.
• Utilize computer software related to production line operations.

Skills

Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot and adjust packaging machine

Ability to communicate with team members

Ability to utilize computer programs

Ability to identify root cause of issues

Ability to perform preventative maintenance

Ability to inspect and maintain quality standards

Ability to comply with safety expectations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Kronospan – the world’s leading producer of wood‑based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerous opportunities. We are looking for hard‑working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team. Your Career, your way.

WHO WE ARE

Our core values are reflected in everything we do. We are inquisitive with a will to win, we explore new processes, and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

Main duties and responsibilities

Summary

The primary purpose of the Flooring Packager’s position is to perform all assigned tasks, including but not limited to the safe, efficient operation of all flooring line equipment; profiling, packaging and all associated equipment. Additionally, the operator will be required to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of all machinery and work spaces in the assigned area of responsibility. The operator will be required to understand and manipulate computer software related to the operation of the production line. The operator will be required to identify conditions which may lead to substandard quality or uptime and initiate the proper corrective action. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel and other machine operators, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot and adjust packaging machine and other various equipment throughout the plant
• Ability to communicate with team members, supervisors and leadership regarding daily production
• Ability to utilize computer programs to input, monitor, research and track orders according to customer requirements
• Ability to remove excess material from production lines
• Ability to identify root cause of issues during production and document issue(s) on action logs the follow up on issues assigned to this position through the action log until completion
• Ability to assist with the installation of all new equipment, components, and systems, or the improvement of existing equipment, components and systems as required
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance procedures as scheduled or directed
• Ability to inspect, monitor and maintain a high level of accuracy and quality of incoming, stored, staged and produced material for production by visually and manually inspecting all material to meet established quality expectations
• Ability to work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives
• Ability to comply with safety expectations including wearing PPE at all times, safe operation of a forklift including wearing safety belts while operating a forklift, and routing safety inspections of assigned work area

What we offer

This position is required to work a 12‑hour rotating shift.

What You Will Get

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• 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
• You enjoy 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

What To Send Our Way

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.