Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift in Jessup, Maryland at American Wood Fibers, Inc

Second Shift Heavy Equipment Operator

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 Second Shift Heavy Equipment Operator role in the Jessup, MD plant.

JOB SUMMARY

The Loader Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize the shipping and receiving of finished goods and materials.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

SHIPPING/RECEIVING

Operate the mobile equipment (loader, Skid Steer, or yard truck) in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged and bulk material

Load AWF and customer trailers

Complete shipping and receiving paperwork

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

PRODUCTION

Operate machinery that produces and packages products

Operate stretch wrapper by setting palletized bales on machine: starting, stopping, and cutting stretch wrap, then removing wrapped pallet to transfer to storage

OTHER

Attend and participate in a monthly safety meeting

Establish personal growth and working relationship with fellow employees to further improvement and teamwork

Maintain cleanliness of work station and related areas

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

Valid Drivers License REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Packaging: 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

Monday - Thursday

3:00PM - 1:30AM

COMPENSATION

$16.50 - $19.50

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

Visit us at: www.awf.com