Description

Department: Production

Job Title: Dunnage Machine Operator (Entry-Level)

Job Location: 1000 N Hill Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 60 hours/ week.

05:30 am- 05:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Overtime as required; occasionally need to work weekends. 

Compensation: $21.83/ hour

 Full or Part Time: Full-time only

American Gypsum Company LLC has been manufacturing, selling, and distributing gypsum wallboard products for over half a century, servicing the drywall industry with quality products that are sold throughout the United States.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The primary responsibility of the Dunnage Machine Operator is to operate the Dunnage machine that cuts dunnage spacers which are used when stacking units of wallboard in the warehouse. 
• Safety and quality should always be part of the daily operation:
• to ensure a safe workplace.
• and to produce the highest quality product possible.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to lift/ move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 51 lbs. occasionally. 
• Must be able to perform basic math and metrics. 
• Forklift experience is a plus. 
• Job training program is provided by the company. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

OPERATIONS

• Operate dunnage machine. 
• Operate forklift to stack dunnage units in the warehouse. 
• Supply dunnage machine with units of culled wallboard.
• Preheats glue pot and supplies the pot with glue balls.
• Cleans and empties dust collector and dumpster.
• Know how to safely start and test all equipment in the area.

SAFETY

• This operations position is a safety-sensitive position due to routine close proximity to moving and automatic equipment as well as mobile equipment.
• Operate in a safe manner, following all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in daily/monthly crew safety meetings.
• Know how and where to properly lock out all job-related equipment.
• Understand safe operation for forklifts.
• Understand mobile equipment safety inspection.
• Wear appropriate PPE for the job conditions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the designated area.
• Comprehend and implement JSA’s for the area.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Must be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs when the business or organization is short-handed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• PAID WEEKLY!
• Eligible for quarterly production bonus. 
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation after 30 days.
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on the date of hire.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, short-term, and long-term disability.
• 401K with profit sharing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing site. 
• Typically, well-lighted.
• The plant is not heated or air-conditioned.
• Moderate noise levels require hearing protection.
• Air quality is good.