MDF Finishing Operator Trainee — Growth & Training

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diverse environment

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and disability plans

Supp. life/critical illness/accident

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays after 90 days

Life of Career training via KronoAcad­

Uniform & safety equipment

Job summary

Kronospan, the world leader in wood panel products, seeks a Finishing Operator Trainee for its Anniston, AL facility. You will train to perform operator roles in the MDF finishing area and assist with daily tasks and checks.

Responsibilities include maintaining production area cleanliness, following PDM, and collaborating with the team. Requirements include reading instructions, operating heavy machinery, and lifting up to 50 lbs; forklift training may be provided. Rotating shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow technical work instructions.
• Ability to operate or learn heavy machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• Forklift operation can be trained and certification pursued.
• Ability to read and manipulate metric measurements.
• Collaborative work with facility team and supervisors.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Tolerance for extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs or ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the MDF finishing area including energy plant, refiner, and press operator tasks.
• Assist equipment operators with day-to-day tasks and checks.
• Carry out routine and complex equipment inspections and maintenance as required.
• Keep the production area clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Read instructions

Operate heavy machinery

Tools handling

Forklift operation (training)

Metric measurements

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Extreme heat/cold tolerance

Lift 50 lbs

Climb stairs/ladders

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Kronospan, the world leader in wood panel products, seeks a Finishing Operator Trainee for its Anniston, AL facility. You will train to perform operator roles in the MDF finishing area and assist with daily tasks and checks.

Responsibilities include maintaining production area cleanliness, following PDM, and collaborating with the team. Requirements include reading instructions, operating heavy machinery, and lifting up to 50 lbs; forklift training may be provided. Rotating shift.