Weekend Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Tech

Columbia Forest Products; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in the United States is seeking a maintenance/cleaning associate to support plant operations. You will perform routine housekeeping, handle cleaning of spreaders, glue lines, and tanks, and assist with TPM and 5S activities in a mill environment.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate forklifts safely while following strict safety protocols in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry level maintenance work required.
• Powered Industrial Forklift course or licenses.
• Position requires the ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work and make decisions involving problem-solving skills.
• Position requires regular work with average weight materials and occasional work with heavy weight materials.
• Position must concentrate on mental and visual attention while closely planning and laying out complete work.

Responsibilities

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Bend, twist, push and pull large materials.
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Wash down Spreaders using steam genie.
• Clean all glue pipes using the pig to clean out system.
• Clean all mirrors and fans.
• Cleans floor around spreaders.
• Cleans Roller beds and conveyors.
• Clean glue pump ditch area and pump out all excess and take to waste area.
• Cleans all holding tanks and empty.
• Clean all press pits.
• Communicates with Process Lead or Team Lead if standard work cannot be followed.
• Support and engage in 5S.
• TPMs are a part of every position in the mill. This may include mandatory overtime for completion of TPM tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Can rotate and cross train job duties

Ability to read English

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Excellent Safety Performance

Education

High school diploma or GED Preferred

Tools

Powered Industrial Forklift course or licenses

Job description

Columbia Forest Products in the United States is seeking a maintenance/cleaning associate to support plant operations. You will perform routine housekeeping, handle cleaning of spreaders, glue lines, and tanks, and assist with TPM and 5S activities in a mill environment.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate forklifts safely while following strict safety protocols in a fast-paced setting.