Laminates - Banding Operator/Forklift

We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.

Your Career, your way.

Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

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

What Will Put you Ahead

Previous experience on a fork truck

Requirements

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.; 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

Nice to have

Previous forklift experience; Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment