Packaging Machine Operator - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc • Laurinburg, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize hands-on production and shipping of wood shavings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

Nice To Haves

• Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred
• Manufacturing: 1 Year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Wear PPE as required
• Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results
• 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.)
• Perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required
• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees