General information

Location

Clarion  

Reference

2023-10889  

Position description

Job title

Lantech/ Banding Operator

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Who We Are:
Clarion Boards and Clarion Laminates are part of Kronospan USA – We are 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 Shippenville, PA 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.

Main duties and responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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 we offer

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 t Send Our Way:
- Your updated resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

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