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Job description
Company Description We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.
Your Career, your way.
Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.
Job Description JOB PURPOSE:
Operate a fork truck in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job
Load and unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality minded manner
Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products and processes
Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement
Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization
Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse
Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production; utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed
Responsible for the visual inspection of all raw and finished products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto trucks
Identify inbound or outbound damaged material and notify the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Superintendent or Plant Manager
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
Good vision with or without corrective lenses; the ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time; the ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools
The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred
Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred.
Additional Information WHAT YOU WILL GET
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
Together we work, together we win.
WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.
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Compensation: USD 18.01 - USD 18.01 - hourly
Worksite address
shippenville, PA, 16254, US
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