Operator, Laminate Flooring

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kronospan, a leading producer of wood panel products, is seeking an operator to run and maintain flooring production lines in a fast-paced facility in Alabama. The role requires reading technical instructions, operating heavy machinery, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts and to work with a diverse, global team. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend technical work instructions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to use electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• Ability to work effectively with facility team members.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve individually or in a team.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor flooring manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machinery and work areas.
• Understand and use computer software related to line operation.
• Identify conditions that may affect quality or uptime and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, repairs, or preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Read work instructions

Operate heavy machinery

Hand tools

Forklift certification

Metric measurements

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Heat/cold tolerance

Lift 50 lbs

Stairs & ladders

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

Perform all assigned tasks, including but not limited to, the safe, efficient operations of the flooring manufacturing equipment and associated equipment. Additionally, the operator will be required to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all machinery and workspaces in the assigned area of responsibility. The operator will be required to understand and manipulate computer software related to the operation of the flooring line and associated equipment. The operator will also be required to identify conditions which may lead to substandard quality or up-time and initiate the proper corrective action. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Qualifications

• 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 lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace.

What Will Put You Ahead

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

Additional Information

• 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
• A 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

What To Send Our Way

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