Particle Board Finishing Bander/Packager

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Company paid life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

KronoAcademy training

Boot/safety gear reimbursement

Job summary

Kronospan, a global wood panel producer with a strong Alabama presence, seeks team members for finishing and banding operations. The role emphasizes safe operation of equipment, packaging products, and maintaining a clean work area.

Ideal candidates will read instructions, operate heavy machinery, and handle tools with care. A forklift certification is preferred, with opportunities for training and career growth within Kronospan.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend technical work instructions.
• Operate heavy machinery safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Use electric, pneumatic, or hand tools proficiently.
• Forklift operation certification is required or obtainable.
• Interpret metric measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Package products and operate Finishing and Banding equipment per specs.
• Perform basic routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Identify defective products and take corrective action.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting, repair, or preventive tasks.

Skills

Read work instructions

Operate heavy machinery

Tool use

Forklift certification

Metric measurements

Teamwork

Self-supervision

Problem solving

Heat/cold tolerance

Lift 50 lbs

Climb stairs/ladders

Tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

o perform all tasks involved in packaging product through the safe operation of Finishing and Banding equipment according to required specifications. To perform basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on all machinery and workspaces in the area of responsibility. To identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate the proper corrective action. To assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.

• The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
• The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
• The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
• The ability to work without constant supervision.
• The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
• The ability to work in extreme heat and cold
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD

• Perfect or near-perfect attendance record
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
• This is a rotating shift position

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.