MDF Finishing Operator Trainee

Kronospan • Anniston, AL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

To become fully qualified to perform one or more operators' jobs in the MDF finishing area to include Energy Plant, Refiner, and Press Operator. They are also responsible for assisting equipment operators on day to day tasks. The Finishing Operator Trainee is responsible for performing assignments in accordance with PDM. They are responsible for performing routine and complicated equipment checks. The Finishing Operator Trainee is responsible for maintaining the production area in a clean and organized fashion.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• Ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace.

Nice To Haves

• Perfect or near-perfect attendance record.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• This is a rotating shift position.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments in accordance with PDM.
• Perform routine and complicated equipment checks.
• Maintain the production area in a clean and organized fashion.
• Assist equipment operators on day to day tasks.

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
• A 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed