Heavy Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

Heavy Equipment / Loader Operator

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 the third shift heavy equipment / loader operator role at our Marysville, CA facility.

The heavy equipment operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize the shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Operating the mobile equipment (loader, skid steer, or yard truck) in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged and bulk material
• Loading AWF and customer trailers
• Completing shipping and receiving paperwork

• Maintaining and verifying that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
• Assisting in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed

• Operating machinery that produces and packages products
• Operating stretch wrapper by setting palletized bales on machine: starting, stopping, and cutting stretch wrap, then removing wrapped pallet to transfer to storage

• Attending and participating in a monthly safety meeting
• Establishing personal growth and working relationship with fellow employees to further improvement and teamwork
• Maintaining cleanliness of work station and related areas

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

Experience level:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• Industrial equipment: 1 year (preferred)
• Packaging: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Sunday - Thursday

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00

For consideration 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 AWF is an EEO employer.