Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Jamestown (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

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 (AWF) is seeking a First Shift Heavy Equipment Operator at the Jamestown, CA plant. The role involves safely loading, unloading, and moving materials, operating loaders and related equipment, and ensuring accurate shipping and receiving of goods.

Responsibilities include packaging products, maintaining quality control, and participating in safety meetings. A High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Shipping/receiving: load trucks and trailers safely and accurately.
• Operate loader, skid steer, and yard truck as assigned.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork.
• Maintain quality assurance per procedures and communicate issues.
• Assist in new procedures and participate in safety meetings.
• Operate machinery that produces and packages products.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Raw Material Handling Jamestown Manual Labor Jamestown, CA, US

27 days ago Requisition ID: 1516

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the First Shift Heavy Equipment Operator role in the Jamestown, CAplant.

JOB SUMMARY

The Loader Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize the shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• SHIPPING/RECEIVING
• Operate the mobile equipment (loader, Skid Steer, or yard truck) in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged and bulk material
• Load AWF and customer trailers
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork
• QUALITY
• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
• Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
• PRODUCTION
• Operate machinery that produces and packages products
• Operate stretch wrapper by setting palletized bales on machine: starting, stopping, and cutting stretch wrap, then removing wrapped pallet to transfer to storage
• OTHER
• Attend and participate in a monthly safety meeting
• Establish personal growth and working relationship with fellow employees to further improvement and teamwork
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and related areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Valid Drivers License REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)

BENEFITS

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

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour shift
• Night shift (10:30pm - 7:00am)
• Overtime-eligible

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

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Other Locations

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