Operator, Laminate Flooring

Main duties and responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks, including but not limited to, the safe, efficient operations of the flooring manufacturing equipment and associated equipment.
• Additionally, the operator will be required to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all machinery and workspaces in the assigned area of responsibility.
• The operator will be required to understand and manipulate computer software related to the operation of the flooring line and associated equipment.
• The operator will also be required to identify conditions which may lead to substandard quality or up-time and initiate the proper corrective action.
• Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Requirements

• The ability to read and comprehend work instructions of a technical nature.
• The ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery.
• The ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• The ability to be trained and become certified to operate a forklift.
• The ability to comprehend and manipulate metric measurements.
• The ability to work effectively with other members of the facility team.
• The ability to work without constant supervision.
• The ability to creatively problem-solve, individually or as part of a group.
• The ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• The ability to climb stairs and ladders at a safe but rapid pace

What we offer

• 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