Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

AMERICAN WOOD FIBERS in Circleville, OH is seeking a full-time manual laborer to operate mobile equipment, unload raw material trailers, and maintain records of material movements. The role requires adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety protocols in a high-dust environment.

The position offers a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with overtime and weekend availability. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO, with on-site work at Circleville, OH.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates mobile equipment safely to unload raw material trailers.
• Maintains equipment per SOP and performs routine service.
• Keeps accurate records of material movements.
• Supports yard operations and keeps work area organized.
• Follows quality assurance measures and communicates results.
• Assists with implementing new procedures.
• Follows safety protocols and uses PPE.
• Available for various shifts including Sundays.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Mobile equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Circleville, OH, US

AMERICAN WOOD FIBERS

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Operates safely and efficiently to optimize the production and shipping of wood flour and shavings.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates various mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner unloading various raw material trailers and providing raw materials to the operational systems.
• Maintain mobile equipment as per the SOP (including blowdowns and routine service).
• Responsible for accurate record keeping in moving material into and out of the raw room.
• Supports the yardman as needed.
• Assist with keeping plant organized and clean on a daily basis. Workstation and equipment cleanup are required daily and during production runs if needed.
• Quality
• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel and customers.
• Assist in implementation of new procedures as needed.
• Safety
• Operates equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Utilizes all of the required PPE for the task being performed.
• THIS IS A HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.
• Help to keep others safe in the work place by looking out for them and participating in safety related improvements.
• Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.
• Other Responsibilities
• Availability to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime (including Sunday).
• Establishes personal growth and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in extreme weather
• Ability to wear PPE gear correctly
• Ability to lift 25/50/80lbs regularly
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00AM – 3 :30 PM

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Warehouse

WORK LOCATION : On-site, one location – Circleville, OH

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k).

For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax [phone]

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC