What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Production Operator - Packaging - Circleville, OH position at American Wood Fibers?
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Job Requisition: 0574
Job Posting: 3rd Shift Production Operator (Packaging)
Date Posted: 01/20/2025
Location: Circleville, OH
Reports to: Shift Supervisor
3rd Shift Production Operator (Packaging) - Circleville, OH
American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450 employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 3rd Shift Production Operator (Packaging) role in our Circleville, OH facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Operator (Packaging) is responsible for operating a variety of mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maximize production, packaging and shipping of various packaged goods.
I. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates FFS packaging equipment and various mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner unloading various raw material trailers and providing raw materials to the operational systems.
- Operate forklift trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for making sure trucks are loaded and unloaded in an orderly sequence with an emphasis on eliminating equipment and product damage.
- responsible for accurate record keeping in moving material into and out of inventory and paperwork for shipping.
- Maintain mobile equipment as per the SOP (including blowdowns and routine service).
- Responsible for accurate record keeping in moving material into and out of the raw room.
- Prepare packaged flour as per the SOP. Utilizing the equipment as intended and operating it in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist with keeping plant organized and clean on a daily basis. Workstation and equipment cleanup are required daily and during production runs if needed.
II. QUALITY
- Maintains and verified that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel and customers.
- Assist in implementation of new procedures as needed.
III. SAFETY
- Operates equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.
- Keeps work area clean and organized.
- Utilizes all of the required PPE for the task being performed.
- THIS IS A HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.
- Help to keep others safe in the work place by looking out for them and participating in safety related improvements.
- Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.
- Completes accurate shift production reports.
IV. OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Availability to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime (including Sunday).
- Establishes personal growth and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
V. DISCRETIONARY PROFIT BONUS GOALS.
Each month 30% of the profit bonus is discretionary based on achieving set goals.
- Safety (10%)
No accidents, injuries, violations, or at fault damage incidents.
- Attendance (10%)
No unexcused absences, no more than 2 unexcused tardiness and early outs.
- Performance (10%)
No occurrences of unacceptable levels of productivity
No failures to properly perform job duties
No work rule violations of serious nature
No disciplinary actions
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
- Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred
- Valid and current CDL (Required)
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work in extreme weather
- Ability to wear PPE gear correctly
- Ability to lift 25/50/80lbs regularly
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds
- Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
EXPERIENCE
Forklift experience
Heavy Equipment Operation: 1 Year (Preferred)
COMPENSATION
$16.15 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
- Night Shift
- Overtime-eligible
- Weekend Availability
LOCATION
On-site, one location – Circleville, OH
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 fill out the online application 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: $16.15 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
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- CDL (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Circleville, OH 43113: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100
