General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2026-14064  

Position description

Job title

Panels Instructor

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The purpose of the Instructor's position is to train associates, using a combination of hands-on and classroom methods, on the safe and efficient operation of all wood panel production equipment, especially the press, refiner, and dryer equipment. The position also ensures that once trained, operators continue to operate equipment according to specified guidelines and procedures. The instructor will assist in determining qualifications of operators for Grade A and B positions and will conduct progress reviews during training.

Requirements

• Responsible for training press & refiner/dryer operators and issuing certifications to those who successfully complete the training program for Grade A and B Operators.
• Responsible for maintaining all training documentation in audit ready condition.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining training materials to ensure continued company efficiency and quality requirements are met.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and neat completion of paperwork.
• Work closely with all team members, supervision, and leadership to identify, report, and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives.
• Assure that all training courses are designed to produce maximum effectiveness, efficiency, improved quality, and increased production for the trainee.
• Works with operations management, safety, and quality representatives as well as operators to develop training materials, job aids, and documents for production training programs.

What we offer

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
- A 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

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.