Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

American Wood Fibers; Olivehurst (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Job summary

American Wood Fibers is seeking a Third Shift Packaging Machine Operator for its Marysville, California facility to maximize production of wood shavings in a safe, efficient manner.

You will operate packaging equipment, coordinate with the shift supervisor, and assist with cleaning and palletizing tasks, including handling bags up to 40 lbs. A High School Diploma or GED is required plus physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical duties.
• Be capable of bending, squatting, or stooping as part of tasks.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment safely and efficiently to produce packaged materials for AWF customers.
• Confers with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties.
• Assist with cleaning up work area and maintaining a clean packing station.
• Place an empty bag on the fill tube, seal, place in master pack, and palletize up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Bend / stoop

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Manual Labor Olivehurst, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1489

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 ThirdShift Packaging Machine Operatorrole in ourMarysville, California 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

Compensation

$17.00 - $18.00

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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