MDF Finishing/Packing Operator

Kronospan; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a dedicated packaging technician to safely operate packaging and banding equipment for MDF/HDF products. You will perform basic maintenance and assist with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance while identifying any product issues.

Ideal candidates read technical instructions, operate heavy machinery, and work well with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This is a rotating shift role with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical work instructions.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to use electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• Forklift operation certification on training.
• Ability to read metric measurements.
• Ability to collaborate with facility team.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, individually or in a group.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging and banding equipment to package MDF/HDF.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning on machinery and workspaces.
• Identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective action.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance.

Skills

Read technical instructions

Operate heavy machinery

Electric/pneumatic/hand tools

Forklift operation

Read metric measurements

Team collaboration

Work without constant supervision

Problem solving

Extreme heat/cold tolerance

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionWHAT 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.

QualificationsWHAT 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 GetAs 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.

What To Send Our Way

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