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Dunnage Machine Operator- Entry Level

American Gypsum
American Gypsum Salary
Bernalillo, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

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.

                                     5 am- 5 pm; Monday - Friday    

Overtime as required; occasionally need to work weekends. 

Compensation:        $22/ 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.

          Salary : $22

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