Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

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Full Time Manual Labor Circleville, OH, US

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 1st Shift
Heavy Equipment role at our Circleville, OH facility.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• Monday - Friday

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.