Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

ADP, Inc.; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

American Wood Fibers (AWF) in Laurinburg, NC is hiring a Packaging Machine Operator for the 1st shift. The role focuses on safe, efficient production and shipment of wood shavings, with duties spanning equipment operation, safety, outdoor tasks, and quality assurance.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and physical capability to perform bending, squatting, and climbing as needed. Prior forklift experience is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly safety meetings and wear PPE as required.
• Operate equipment to produce packaged materials and assist with cleaning up area.
• Perform outdoor duties including sweeping, debris cleanup, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways.
• Maintain and verify that current quality assurance measures are followed and communicated.

Skills

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Mobility/physical fitness

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

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Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Laurinburg, NC, 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 FirstShift Packaging Machine Operatorrole in ourLaurinburg, NC 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 situationsAbility 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

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00AM - 3:30PM

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

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Other Locations

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