About this opportunity
American Wood Fibers, Inc. lists this Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift opportunity in jamestown, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
First Shift - Heavy Equipment 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 First Shift Heavy Equipment Operator role in the Jamestown, CA plant.
The 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
Schedule
8-hour shift
Night shift (10:30pm - 7:00am)
Overtime-eligible
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).
Worksite address
jamestown, CA, 95327, US
Who can apply
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