1st Shift Production Operator - Baler - Jamestown, CA

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Job Posting: Production/Baler Operator

Date Posted: 03/25/2025

Location: Jamestown, CA

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

1st Shift Production / Baler Operator

American Wood Fibers Inc. (AWF), is an established and growing specialty wood recycler and products manufacturer in Jamestown, CA. AWF manufactures at 11 locations spanning the nation, has approximately 450 employees, and generates over $100M in annual sales revenue.

AWF is searching for Production / Baler Operator on 1st Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm Sunday through Thursday evenings, with available OT! Receive excellent training based on your knowledge level, as well as great benefits and stability. We offer increases at 60 days and AGAIN at 6 months (based on attendance and performance). Start your career with us today!

Responsibilities and Duties of a Production/Baler Operator:

• Operates baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for our customers.
• Operates a variety of mobile equipment (front end loader, skid steers, fork lifts, etc.) in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials.
• Operates mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner while moving pallets of packaged material and raw material. May also be required to load customer trailers. May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping.
• As required, perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris.
• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Previous mobile equipment, forklift experience, required
• Applicant must pass background and drug screening prior to hire.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

EXPERIENCE

Industrial Machine Operating: 1 Year (Preferred)

COMPENSATION

Starting: $20.00 per hour

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

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift
• Overtime-eligible

LOCATION

· On-site, one location – Jamestown, CA

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jamestown, CA 95327 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jamestown, CA 95327: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100