Heavy Equipment Operator (Barn Loader Operator) - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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 3rd Shift Heavy Equipment (Barn Loader Operator) role at our Jamestown , CA plant.

JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment ( Barn Loader Operator) is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize the shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• SHIPPING/RECEIVING
• Operate the mobile equipment (loader, Skid Steer, or yard truck) in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged and bulk material
• Load AWF and customer trailers
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork
• QUALITY
• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
• Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
• PRODUCTION
• Operate machinery that produces and packages products
• Operate stretch wrapper by setting palletized bales on machine: starting, stopping, and cutting stretch wrap, then removing wrapped pallet to transfer to storage
• OTHER
• Attend and participate in a monthly safety meeting
• Establish personal growth and working relationship with fellow employees to further improvement and teamwork
• Maintain cleanliness of work station and related areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Valid Drivers License REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)

BENEFITS

• 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

COMPENSATION

$20.00 - $24.00 an hour

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.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

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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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