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Job Requisition: 0384
Job Posting: 3rd Shift Yard Handler
Date Posted: 06/18/2024
Location: Laurinburg, NC
Reports to: Plant Manager
3rd Shift Yard Handler - Laurinburg, NC
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 3rd Shift Yard Handler role in our Laurinburg, NC facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The 3rd Shift Yard Handler will facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing materials for storage and shipment. Organizes trailers in the yard to ensure shipments can be made promptly.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties to include, , to the following:
- Responsible for timely movements and gaining a thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory/positioning.
- Operates a variety of mobile equipment (yard truck, skid steers, fork lifts, etc.) in the loading, hauling, and unloading of raw and finished materials.
- Confers with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties.
- Assists with cleaning up work area, primarily the docks on the facility grounds.
- Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Will be required to clean out and load AWF and customer trailers.
- May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping.
- Will be responsible of learning the burner operations system to break out co-workers.
- Will be responsible of learning the production system to break out Systems Operator.
I. SECONDARY DUTIES:
- Become trained on and operate production equipment in a safe and efficient manner while producing packaged materials for AWF customers.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
II. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to climb ladders to load trailers and roll tarp on the trailers and climb into the back of trailers safely and unassisted.
- Must be able to lift a range of 20-50 lbs.
- Must be able to safely and unassisted walk over uneven and varied surfaces.
III. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Not Required but prefer a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL-A).
- Must be able to read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language
- Must be capable of working independently without constant supervision.
COMPENSATION
$16.50 - $18.00 per hour
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
SCHEDULE
- 8-hour shift
- Night Shift
- Sunday to Thursday
- On-call
- Weekend availability
WORK SETTING
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Laurinburg, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. 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 / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC
Visit us at: www.awf.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person