Laminates Banding OperatorForklift

Kronospan; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits (medical, dental,

Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

KronoAcademy training

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a Lantech operator to perform packaging tasks, basic equipment maintenance, and quality inspections to ensure product integrity. You will stock machines, monitor material quality, and escalate issues while working with a team to sustain efficiency and safety on the line.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and assisting maintenance, with a rotating day/night schedule that supports continuous production in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and tracking.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, lifting).
• Ability to operate tools and machinery used in packaging.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy in finished materials.
• Effective troubleshooting and timely escalation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment according to plan and maintain basic cleaning/maintenance.
• Keep machines stocked with raw materials and verify material quality.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products and report issues.
• Identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team, supervisors and leadership to improve quality, productivity or reduce costs.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

What You Will Do Here

Lantech operators are responsible for performing all tasks involved in packaging product according to plan. This includes: performing basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on everything in the area of responsibility; keep machines stocked with raw materials and work with all personnel regarding raw material quality; perform visual inspections of all finished products being moved and/or loaded onto outbound trucks; identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective action; work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives; and assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to operate all tooling and machinery required to perform required job duties
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality of finished material
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to‑day production. Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
• Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to dependably work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Bonus Qualifications: Not Required

• Previous forklift experience
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

What Will Put you Ahead

Previous experience on a fork truck

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Activities and Safety Equipment

• Sitting, standing on concrete, walking, climbing, heavy lifting, push/pulling, reaching, bending, vision, hearing, dexterity of hands and fingers, and written and verbal communication.
• face shield/goggles, dust mask/ respirator, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility vest required

Additional Information

WHAT YOU WILL GET

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
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & 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 & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.