Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

American Wood Fibers; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 in Jessup, MD is hiring a 2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operator to help maximize production and shipping of products.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work with safety standards. Prior forklift experience preferred.

AWF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate baler and assist with safe packaging of materials.
• Assist shipping by loading trucks and completing required paperwork.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, communicate with supervisors.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and wear PPE.

Skills

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Bend/Squat/Stoop

Forklift experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Jessup, MD, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1448

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 2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operatorrole in ourJessup, MD facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize production and shipping of products and raw material.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• PRODUCTION
  • Operate baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for our customers
  • Confer with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties
  • Assist in cleaning up work area
• SHIPPING
  • May operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged material
  • May also be required to load AWF and customer trailers
  • May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping
  • Perform inspection of product and rework damaged or non-conforming product as needed
• QUALITY
  • Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
  • Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
• SAFETY
  • Attend monthly safety meetings
  • Wear required PPE
  • Attend safety trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
• Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment

EXPERIENCE

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

COMPENSATION

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).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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