Lantech - Banding Operator/Forklift
About The Position
Lantech operators are responsible for performing all tasks involved in packaging product according to plan. This includes: performing basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on everything in the area of responsibility; keep machines stocked with raw materials and work with all personnel regarding raw material quality; perform visual inspections of all finished products being moved and/or loaded onto outbound trucks; identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective action; work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives; and assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Ability to operate all tooling and machinery required to perform required job duties
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality of finished material
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production.
- Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
- Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to dependably work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous forklift experience
- Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Previous experience on a fork truck
Responsibilities
- Performing all tasks involved in packaging product according to plan.
- Performing basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on everything in the area of responsibility.
- Keeping machines stocked with raw materials and working with all personnel regarding raw material quality.
- Performing visual inspections of all finished products being moved and/or loaded onto outbound trucks.
- Identifying unacceptable product conditions and initiating corrective action.
- Working closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives.
- Assisting maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
