General information

Location

United States  

Reference

2024-11854  

Position description

Job title

General Laborer

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 progressive and aggressive in our pursuit of excellence. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Production Laborer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the site through the operation of blower equipment, and use of brooms, shovels, and other hand held equipment. Responsible for removing dust and refuse from floors, catwalks, equipment, and walls. Candidate must follow all safety policies while performing job duties. Must report any unsafe condition / incidents to supervisor immediately. The position must have the ability to learn how to operate forklifts, man lifts, skid steers, and front end loaders. This is a rotating shift position. This position is located in Simsboro, Louisiana.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to make thoughtful time management decisions independently.
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve issues, meet deadlines, and seek feedback from management. Discern between urgent and non-urgent issues and act accordingly to solve them.
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Team player and have the ability to work and interact with all levels throughout the organization
• Original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions and problem solving
• Self-motivated and comfortable working individually and as part of a team.
• High energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility to handle continually changing priorities/demands
• Ability to understand advanced manufacturing concepts
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical and drug screen
• Willing and capable of learning various job positions in the production process. Ability to learn operation of mobile equipment such as forklift, manlift, front end loader, and skid steer

What we offer

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
• 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
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global KronoAcademy and our local KronoAcademy USA facilities