Heavy Equipment Operator (Barn Loader Operator) - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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, Inc. in Jamestown, CA seeks a 1st shift Barn Loader Operator to safely handle heavy equipment and support shipping and receiving operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. Prior manufacturing or industrial equipment experience is preferred; excellent benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shipping/receiving: load trucks with packaged and bulk material.
• Operate loader, skid steer, or yard truck safely and efficiently.
• Load AWF and customer trailers and complete paperwork.
• Follow quality assurance measures and communicate with team.
• Operate machinery that produces and packages products.
• Operate stretch wrapper and transfer wrapped pallets to storage.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and support teamwork.
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and related areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Skid Steer

Yard truck

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor Jamestown, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1460

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 1stShift Heavy Equipment (Barn Loader Operator) role at our Jamestown, CA plant.

JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment ( Barn 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

COMPENSATION

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