Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 1st Shift Heavy Equipment Operator at our Marshall, Texas facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

Responsibilities include operating loaders and yard trucks, loading trailers, completing paperwork, and maintaining QA standards. 1 year in manufacturing/equipment/packaging preferred; HS diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred).
• Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Preferred).
• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate the loader, skid steer, or yard truck safely to load trucks with packaged and bulk material.
• Load AWF and customer trailers.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork.
• Maintain quality assurance measures and communicate with supervisors and teams.
• Operate packaging machinery and stretch wrap, then transfer wrapped pallets to storage.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Loader (equipment)

Skid Steer

Yard truck

Stretch wrapper

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Marshall, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1476

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 1st ShiftHeavy Equipmentrole at our Marshall, Texas facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment 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

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

• Sunday - Thursday

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 / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC