Systems Operator - 2nd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

American Wood Fibers, Inc. seeks a Systems Operator for the 2nd shift at the Marion, VA facility.

This full-time role focuses on safe, efficient operation of plant systems and adherence to production and quality standards. Responsibilities include monitoring instruments, regulating equipment during emergencies, collecting samples for quality control, recording data, and maintaining communications with supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating industrial machinery is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Record process data and quality results.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and wear required PPE.
• Follow SOPs and report safety concerns to supervision.
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance staff to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

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Systems Operator - 2nd Shift

Full Time Manual Labor Marion, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1461

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 the2ndShift Systems Operatorrole in our Marion, VA facility.

JOB SUMMARY

Works in a safe, efficient manner to maximize plant operations.

ESSENCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

I. SYSTEMS OPERATIONS:

-Perform variety of associated functions to maintain continuous operation of the system and to ensure conformance to production and quality standards.

-Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

-Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.

-Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.

-Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.

-Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.

II. QUALITY:

Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel, and customers. Assist in the implementation of new procedures as needed.

III. SAFETY:

-Operates equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.

-Keeps work area clean and organized.

-Utilizes all of the required PPE as required by the task being performed. THIS IS A HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.

-Helps keep others safe in the work place by looking out for them and participating in safety related improvements.

-Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.

- Reports any accident, injury, damages to Supervisor immediately.

QUALIFICATONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Machine operation requires repetitive motion including twisting, bending, and lifting 20-40 pounds, 2-3 times per minute.

Must be able to stand continuously for 8-10-hour shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing/Walking: Prolonged periods (up to 12-hour shifts).
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Climbing/Bending/Kneeling: Frequent, for equipment access and maintenance.
• Hand Use: Frequent use of hands for controls, tools, and sample collection.
• Environment: High dust, noise, and temperature variation. PPE required.
• Vision/Hearing: Must be able to read gauges, hear alarms, and communicate effectively.

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

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 / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

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