Experienced Equipment Operator / Skilled Utility 1st Shift

Join Freeman Corporation's Production Team

Bring your equipment experience and desire to learn to Freeman.

Have experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, loaders, or cranes? The Freeman Corporation is looking for experienced workers to join our first-shift production team in Winchester.

As a Skilled Utility employee, youll put your equipment operation and material-handling skills to work supporting veneer manufacturing. Were looking for people who work safely, take pride in doing the job well, and can adapt to changing production needs.

What youll do

• Operate assigned industrial equipment safely, following required training and authorization
• Assist in different production areas as needs change
• Follow operating procedures and quality requirements
• Identify and report equipment problems or unsafe conditions
• Keep your work area clean and organized

What were looking for

• Previous experience operating industrial equipment, such as cranes, loaders, or forklifts
• A safety-focused approach to equipment operation and material handling
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a production team
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety information, follow job-related instructions, and complete safety documentation
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be at least 18 years old

Pay and benefits

• First-shift, full-time employment - typically 7am3:30pm with opportunities for overtime
• Benefits (health, dental, vision, life, PTO, 401K) beginning after 90 days
• Opportunities for a pay review and potential increase within your first 90 days, again after six months, and periodically thereafter

About us

The Freeman Corporation is one of the largest veneer manufacturers in North America. We continue to invest heavily to be the supplier of choice to the top producers worldwide of flooring, doors, hardwood plywood, furniture, cabinets, and other industries. At our Winchester plant, we employ a diverse team of approximately 190 people.