MDF Finishing/Packing Operator

Kronospan; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Training programs

Uniform & safety gear

Job summary

Kronospan in the United States is hiring a packaging operator to safely package MDF/HDF products and operate packaging and banding equipment according to specifications.

You will read and follow technical instructions, perform basic preventive maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. This is a rotating shift position with a strong benefits program and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical work instructions.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to operate hand/tools and measure with metric units.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfort with extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Package MDF/HDF products safely according to specifications.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning on machinery and workspace.
• Identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Operate heavy machinery

Forklift certification

Tools handling

Metric measurements

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Heat/cold tolerance

Work with minimal supervision

Job description

• Compensation: USD 18.01 - USD 19.01 - hourly

Company Description

Do you want a better work-home balance? At Kronospan you work 14 days a month with many days off during the week to so you do not need to use PTO for appointments who are we? We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.

Your Career, your way.

Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO HERE:

Perform all tasks involved in packaging MDF/HDF product through the safe operation of packaging and banding equipment according to required specifications. To perform basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on all machinery and workspaces in the area of responsibility. To identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate the proper corrective action. To assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
• The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
• The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
• The ability to work without constant supervision.
• The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
• The ability to work in extreme heat and cold
• The ability to meet physical requirements

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD:

• Perfect or near-perfect attendance record
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
• This is a rotating shift position

Additional Information

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• 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.

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

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