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Job Requisition: 222
Job Posting: Production Operator - Baler
Date Posted: 05/17/2024
Location: Marion, VA
Reports to: Shift Supervisor

2nd Shift Production Operator - Baler - Marion, VA

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 2nd Shift Production Operator - Baler role in our Marion, VA facility.

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I. SAFETY

• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Wear PPE as required
• Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results

II. PRODUCTION

• 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.)

III. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required.

IV. QUALITY

• Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated .

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

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 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
• Ability to work in extreme weather
• Be able to climb stairs and/or ladder to the stacking station areas
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
• Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing: 1 Year (Preferred)

COMPENSATION

Starting: $14.20 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

• 10-hour shift
• Evening Shift
• Overtime-eligible

LOCATION

• On-site, one location – Marion, VA

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 email cover letter and resume to: jobs@awf.com. 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: From $14.20 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

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person