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Packaging Machine Operator

American Wood Fibers
Jamestown, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Machine Operator position at American Wood Fibers?

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 400 employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1st Shift Packaging Machine Operatorrole in our Jamestown, CA facility.

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • SAFETY
  • Attend monthly safety meetings
  • Wear PPE as required
  • Attend trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results
  • 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.)
  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  • Perform outside duties to include sweeping, picking up debris, watering flowers and shrubbery, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required
  • 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)

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

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). For more company information, please visit our web site AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

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Other Locations

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

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Monday-Friday; 6:00am-2:30pm

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