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 2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operator role in our Jessup, MD facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize production and shipping of products and raw material.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION
- Operate baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for our customers
- Confer with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties
- Assist in cleaning up work area
SHIPPING
- May operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged material
- May also be required to load AWF and customer trailers
- May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping
- Perform inspection of product and rework damaged or non-conforming product as needed
QUALITY
- Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
- Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
SAFETY
- Attend monthly safety meetings
- Wear required PPE
- Attend safety trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. regularly
Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment

EXPERIENCE

Industrial Machine Operating: 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

COMPENSATION

$18.50 an hour

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). 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 / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

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Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd Shift