Raw Materials Operator - D Shift 7PM -7:30AM

Nichiha USA, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha USA, Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking a Raw Materials Operator for the D shift (7 PM – 7:30 AM).

You will support the production line by preparing wood chips, loading materials with a wheel loader, and operating plane machinery to produce wood flakes, while following SOPs and maintaining records. This role emphasizes safety and equipment maintenance, including PPE use, lockout procedures, and prompt reporting of malfunctions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wheel Loader Certification preferred.
• Experience operating hoist crane preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw material (wood chip) delivered to the facility.
• Load and unload wood chip with wheel loader.
• Grind wood chip using plane machinery to produce wood flakes.
• Adjust and sharpen plane blades as required.
• Load the mixing platform with wood flakes for the production line.
• Prepare and perform maintenance of molding plate.
• Ensure molding plate is free of dust before use.
• Move plates with forklift and/or hoist crane.
• Grind defective plates for reuse as raw material.
• Prepare and maintain records of raw material received, weights, plane blades usage, defected plates, and related info.
• Report machinery damage or malfunction to Supervisor.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Wheel Loader Certification

Hoist crane experience

Job description

Raw Materials Operator - D Shift 7PM -7:30AM

Job Category: Forming

Requisition Number: RAWMA001918

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Macon, GA 31216, USA

Description

Raw Material Operator

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for preparing raw material for the production line of excelard plate by following SOP guidelines to operate machinery equipment safely while maintaining appropriate records as required.

SAFETY

• 1) Understand and follow all safety procedures
• a) Current on all safety trainings
• b) Wear all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
• 2) Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas
• 3) Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
• 4) Complete General Plan Safety Training within the first 8 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1) Receive raw material (wood chip) delivered at the facility
• 2) Load and unload wood chip with wheel loader
• 3) Grind wood chip using plane machinery to produce wood flakes
• 4) Adjust and sharpen plane blades as required
• 5) Load the mixing platform with wood flakes to be used for production line
• 6) Prepare and perform maintenance of molding plate
• 7) Ensure molding plate to be free of particles of dust before placing raw material to make patterns
• 8) Move plates with forklift and/or hoist crane
• 9) Grind defective plates by using hand tools to reuse as raw material
• 10) Prepare and maintain records of raw material received, weights of raw material used, plane blades usage information, defected plates count, and other pertinent information required
• 11) Report machinery equipment damage or malfunction to Supervisor
• 12) Adhere to safety policy and procedures related to all facets of job
• 13) Preforms other related duties as assigned

SKILLS

• 1) High school diploma or equivalent
• 3) Wheel Loader Certification preferred
• 4) Experience in operating hoist crane preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1) Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs
• 2) Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• 3) Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy
• 4) Must be able to safely walk and work around Must be able to work required shift and work overtime with short notice machinery
• 5) Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures

BEHAVIORS

• 1) Safety
  • a) Holds Self and Others accountable
  • b) Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
  • c) Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • d) Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
• 2) Cooperation
  • a) Team Player
  • b) Treats others with respect
  • c) Helps others
  • e) Thinks of team before self
• 3) Personal Awareness
  • a) Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • b) Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • c) Open to constructive feedback
  • d) Actively seeks ways to develop
• 4) Knowledge and Problem Solving
  • a) Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • b) Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • c) Offers pragmatic solutions
  • d) Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
• 5) Imitative and Productivity
  • a) Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • b) Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • c) Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • d) Questions current status for improvements

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