Packaging (Paper System) Operator - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 seeks a 1st Shift Packaging (Paper Systems) Operator for its Lebanon, KY facility. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, maximizing production, and adhering to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating and adjusting production systems, performing quality tests, monitoring shipments, and maintaining accurate shift reports and records. The position emphasizes safety and efficient workflow in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down all process systems as required.
• Monitor paper production system and adjust controls for optimal production.
• Perform throughput tests per quality standards and procedures.
• Complete in-process quality tests and input data by end of shift.
• Understand and apply shipping requirements.
• Keep production area clean according to the schedule.
• Perform scheduled cleaning of systems, buildings and labs as assigned.
• Track and report production and inventory numbers to Supervisor.
• Complete system changeovers using operation sheets and production schedules.
• Attend shift changeovers and safety trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Physical ability

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Lebanon, KY, 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 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1stShift Packaging (Paper Systems) Operatorrole in our Lebanon, KYfacility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paper System Operator assures product quality and product specifications are satisfied, work in an efficient manner to maximize production and shipping of products and raw material, while following all safety guidelines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties include, but not limited to the following:

• GENERAL

PRODUCTION

• Start up and shut down all process systems as required
• Monitor paper production system and adjust operator controls for optimal production throughout shift
• Perform throughput tests as required by quality standards and procedures
• Complete all required in-process quality tests (volumetric test, B.D., moisture, and PPH, etc.) and input all data by the end of the shift
• Understand and apply any and all shipping requirements
• Clean entire production area as required by the cleaning schedule
• Perform regularly scheduled blow-down and cleaning of the systems, buildings, and labs as assigned and perform other clean-up duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Monitor system and feeder boxes, refilling when necessary
• Must track and report accurate production and inventory numbers to Supervisor
• Complete system changeovers using operating condition sheets and set up sheets in accordance to the production schedule
• Complete shift reports, or portions thereof as directed by the supervisor as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor
• Inspects process, performs cleaning, repair as required to maintain optimum performance and product quality
• Attend all shift changeover meetings and training sessions as scheduled and required
• Follow system set up to ensure proper quality
• Recommend new ideas to improve performance, yields, and throughputs

MAINTENANCE

• Perform operator maintenance, adjust equipment as required, and assist maintenance technicians with repairs as needed
• Report all maintenance issues and leaks in a timely manner and enter orders in the CMMS as needed
• Keep Operating Condition Sheets up to date with accurate information on their shift’s runtime, issues, and downtime
• SAFETY
• Follow all required safety programs and procedures including but not limited to; Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, LOTO, Respirator, and PPE
• Must understand and abide by the JSA’s for this role
• Wear proper PPE at all times
• Monitor fire prevention systems to ensure they are functioning properly at all times -- all issues must be reported immediately and affected systems must be shut down until issues have been resolved
• Maintain facial hair to acceptable levels to ensure proper respirator seal as required and to comply with company respirator policy
• Wear double hearing protection at all times in the wood floor systems
• Must understand that if any time a requirement to lift something heavy, they should ask for help
• Must complete forklift training and abide by all safety practices
• Exercise caution in the production area due to mobile equipment moving the finished product out of the production area
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Attend safety trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in varying temperatures within the production area (can range from 55-100 degrees, depending on the time of year)
• Be able to climb stairs and/or ladder to the stacking station areas
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly

EXPERIENCE

BENEFITS

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

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

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