Laminates - Banding Operator/Forklift

Kronospan • Clarion, PA

1d • Onsite

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. Lantech operators are 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 unacceptable product conditions and initiating corrective action, working closely with team members to identify and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives, and assisting maintenance personnel in 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

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.
• 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.
• Assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED