Laminates - Banding Operator/Forklift

What You Will Do Here

Lantech operators are responsible for performing all tasks involved in packaging product according to plan. This includes: performing basic, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning on everything in the area of responsibility; keep machines stocked with raw materials and work with all personnel regarding raw material quality; perform visual inspections of all finished products being moved and/or loaded onto outbound trucks; identify unacceptable product conditions and initiate corrective action; work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives; and assist maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment.

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to operate all tooling and machinery required to perform required job duties
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality of finished material
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production. Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
• Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to dependably work a rotating shift schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Bonus Qualifications: Not Required

• Previous forklift experience
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

What Will Put you Ahead

Previous experience on a fork truck

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Activities and Safety Equipment

• Sitting, standing on concrete, walking, climbing, heavy lifting, push/pulling, reaching, bending, vision, hearing, dexterity of hands and fingers, and written and verbal communication.
• face shield/goggles, dust mask/ respirator, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility vest required

WHAT YOU WILL GET

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

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