About this opportunity
American Wood Fibers, Inc. lists this Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd Shift opportunity in laurinburg, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Second Shift Packaging Machine 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 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the Second Shift Packaging Machine Operator role in our Laurinburg, NC facility.
The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize hands-on production and shipping of wood shavings.
Essential Responsibilities:
Safety:
Attend monthly safety meetings
Wear PPE as required
Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results
Production:
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for AWF customers
Confers with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties
Assist with cleaning up work area
Place an empty bag on the fill tube, seal, place in master pack, and hand palletize (up to 40 lbs.)
Outdoor Activities:
Perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required
Quality:
Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred
Physical Qualifications:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly
Ability to respond quickly to sounds
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
Ability to work in extreme weather
Be able to climb stairs and/or ladder to the stacking station areas
Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment
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
Day Shift
Overtime-eligible
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.
Worksite address
laurinburg, NC, 28352, US
Who can apply
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