Job description

Job Title:
General Operations
Job Category:
Hourly
Department/Group:
Operations
Position Type:
Full-Time
Location:
22 Ferguson Lane

Queensbury, NY 12804
Pay Range:
Starting at $16.75 per Hour
Job Summary
This person filling this position is responsible for assisting with operations at a wood shaving production plant. Job tasks will be running various equipment, load/unload trucks and housekeeping in area, all performed in accordance with plant and safety policy.
Job DescriptionRole and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to load/unload product, run various types of equipment and assist in operations when time allows.
• Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Receive, internalize, and safely implement industrial operations training.
• Implement safe working practices, including identifying hazards and providing recommendations for repair/resolution.
• Support management, maintenance, and controls personnel to improve operations.
• Work with all employees in a team effort to support the generating plant in attaining their goals.
• Perform housekeeping assignments as directed.
• Perform Quality Control procedures as directed.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance while adhering to all safety procedures and equipment maintenance directives.
• Maintain plant cleanliness standards and directives.
• Safely operate material handling equipment to include forklifts and front-end loaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to read, write and speak in the English language and perform basic mathematical computations.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Skills

• Lead in the implementation of a culture of Safety, where safety is our top priority.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in driving a fork lift.
• Demonstrated initiative to learn new tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Additional Notes

• Ability to work extended shifts, weekend, holidays, and rotating shift as required.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Subject to pre-hire physical and drug screening.
• Advance opportunities available.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise, lighting conditions, and temperature variation.
• Able to access all areas of building ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways, safely and without limitation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Queensbury, NY 12804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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