Paper Systems Operator (Packaging) - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Paper Systems Operator for our Schofield, WI facility. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, safety, and adherence to production schedules.

Responsibilities include starting and stopping process systems, monitoring production, performing quality tests, and maintaining accurate data records. The position offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• General responsibilities include starting up and shutting down process systems.
• Monitor paper product production system and adjust operator controls for optimal production.
• Perform throughput tests and input data per quality standards.
• Complete in-process quality tests and record results.
• Follow shipping requirements and clean production areas as scheduled.
• Complete system changeovers and assist maintenance as needed.
• Maintain accurate shift runtime, issues, and downtime records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor paper production systems.
• Record production and inventory data.
• Coordinate with maintenance to address issues.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Schofield, WI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1455

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 1 st Shift Paper Systems Operatorole in ourSchofield, WI facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paper Systems Operator is responsible for assuring product quality and to satisfy all product specifications, while following all safety guidelines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. GENERAL

• Start up and shut down all process systems as required.
• Monitor paper product 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
• Performs 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.
• Must complete forklift training and abide by all safety practices.
• Must monitor system and monitor feeder boxes refilling when necessary.
• Must track and report accurate production and inventory numbers to Supervisor.
• Reports all maintenance issues and leaks in a timely manner and enters work orders in the CMMS as needed.
• Complete system changeovers using operating condition sheets and set-up sheets in accordance to the production schedule.
• Perform operator maintenance, adjust equipment as required, and assist maintenance technicians with repairs as needed.
• Keep Operating Condition Sheets up-to-date with accurate information on their shift's runtime, issues, and downtime.
• Completes shift reports, or portions thereof as directed by the supervisor, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.
• Inspects process, performs cleaning, repair as required to maintain optimum performance & product quality.
• Attend all shift changeover meetings, safety meetings & training sessions as scheduled and required.
• Follow system set up to ensure proper quality. Recommend new ideas to improve performance, yields and throughputs.
• SAFETY
• Follows all required safety programs and procedures including but not limited to; Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, LOTO, Respirator, and PPE.
• Wears proper PPE at all times.
• Monitor fire prevention systems to ensure they are functioning properly at all times! Any issues must be reported immediately and affected systems must be shut down until issues have been resolved.
• Employee needs to understand that if at any time a requirement to lift something that is heavy they should ask for help.
• Wear double hearing protection at all times in the wood floor systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

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

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday

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