Laminates - Banding Operator/Forklift
About The Position
Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals to join our growing U.S. team. Our core values include being inquisitive, having a will to win, exploring new processes, focusing on innovation, sharing knowledge, working collaboratively, fostering an inclusive environment, welcoming diversity, and practicing sustainability. The Lantech operator role is responsible for performing all tasks involved in packaging product according to plan. This includes performing basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning, keeping machines stocked with raw materials, working with personnel regarding raw material quality, performing visual inspections of finished products, identifying and correcting unacceptable product conditions, working closely with team members to identify and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives, and assisting maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
