Particle Board Utility

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Safety boots allowance

Job summary

Kronospan is the world’s leading producer of wood panel products, including MDF, OSB, and particleboard. The Utility role supports pre-production and press areas with maintenance, cleaning, and equipment checks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We value reliability, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to work in extreme heat and cold. Kronospan offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a global company with American-made roots.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Excellent attendance record and reliability.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and proactive problem solving.
• Basic computer skills: mouse usage, screen navigation, data interpretation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools.
• Ability to use power tools, measuring devices and hand tools.
• Ability to collaborate with others to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in extreme heat and cold environments.
• Able to access high levels from lifts; climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean all areas in the Pre-Production and Particle Board areas; perform PDMs and routine and complex equipment checks; maintain press area in clean and organized fashion.

Skills

Communication

Attendance

Energy & work ethic

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Power tools & hand tools

Team problem solving

Independent work

Heat/cold tolerance

Ladder access & lifting

Lifting 50 lbs

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.

Job Description

Maintain and clean all areas in the Pre- Production and Particle Board areas. They are also responsible for performing PDM's, routine and complicated equipment checks and maintenance. The Utility position is also responsible for maintaining the press area in a clean and organized fashion.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to manipulate a mouse, move between screens, and interpret data.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• The ability to use power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools.
• The ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• The ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to work in conditions of extreme heat and cold
• Ability to work at high levels from a personnel lift; ability to climb stairs and ladders to multiple story levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD

• Intermediate knowledge of Particle Board production processes

Additional Information

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.