General Laborer

Kronospan; Simsboro (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Company paid life insurance

Disability plans (short & long term)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays after 90 days

Uniform reimbursement

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a Production Laborer for Simsboro, Louisiana. You will maintain site cleanliness using blower equipment and hand-held tools, remove debris from floors and equipment, and learn to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders in a rotating shift at our Simsboro, LA facility.

Candidates must follow safety policies, pass a post-offer physical and drug screen, and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to make thoughtful time-management decisions independently.
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve issues, meet deadlines, and seek feedback from management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player and able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the site using blower equipment and hand-held tools.
• Remove dust and refuse from floors, catwalks, equipment, and walls.
• Follow all safety policies and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Learn to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders.

Job description

Company 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 Production Laborer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the site through the operation of blower equipment, and use of brooms, shovels, and other hand‑held equipment. Responsible for removing dust and refuse from floors, catwalks, equipment, and walls. Candidate must follow all safety policies while performing job duties and must report any unsafe condition or incident to the supervisor immediately. The position must have the ability to learn how to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders. This is a rotating shift position located in Simsboro, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to make thoughtful time‑management decisions independently
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve issues, meet deadlines, and seek feedback from management. Discern between urgent and non‑urgent issues and act accordingly to solve them.
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Team player and have the ability to work and interact with all levels throughout the organization
• Original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions and problem solving
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working individually and as part of a team
• High energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving
• Flexibility to handle continually changing priorities and demands
• Ability to understand advanced manufacturing concepts
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a post‑offer physical and drug screen

What Will Put You Ahead

• Demonstrated history of perfect or near‑perfect attendance
• Experience working in a self‑directed team environment
• 3+ years in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting

Additional Information

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
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid life and short and 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 and reimbursement for safety boots and 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.