Packaging Machine Operator

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Pella (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

AWF (American Wood Fibers) in Pella, IA is seeking a First Shift Packaging Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on safe, efficient hands-on production and the packaging of wood shavings, with daily duties on equipment, quality checks, and clean-up.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to perform outdoor duties and operate forklifts if needed.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs and performs physical tasks.
• Ability to bend, squat, or stoop as needed.
• Experience with mobile equipment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently to produce items for customers.
• Follow shift supervisor instructions and complete assigned duties.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with palletizing and packaging tasks.
• Perform outdoor duties such as sweeping, debris removal, and deicing if required.
• Adhere to quality assurance measures and report issues promptly.

Conocimientos

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Forklift

Descripción del empleo

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Packaging Machine Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Pella, IA, US

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the First Shift Packaging Machine Operatorrole in ourPella, IA facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize hands-on production and shipping of wood shavings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• SAFETY
  • Attend monthly safety meetings
  • Wear PPE as required
  • Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results
• PRODUCTION
  • Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for AWF customers
  • Confers with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties
  • Assist with cleaning up work area
  • Place an empty bag on the fill tube, seal, place in master pack, and hand palletize (up to 40 lbs.)
• OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  • Perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required
• QUALITY
  • Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• Ability to work in extreme weather
• Be able to climb stairs and/or ladder to the stacking station areas
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
• Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing: 1 Year (Preferred)

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift
• Overtime-eligible

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax [phone]

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC