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Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Circleville, OH 43113, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

28 September 2026

What they need


AMERICAN WOOD FIBERS

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Operates safely and efficiently to optimize the production and shipping of wood flour and shavings.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operates various mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner unloading various raw material trailers and providing raw materials to the operational systems.

  • Maintain mobile equipment as per the SOP (including blowdowns and routine service).

  • Responsible for accurate record keeping in moving material into and out of the raw room.

  • Supports the yardman as needed.

  • Assist with keeping plant organized and clean on a daily basis. Workstation and equipment cleanup are required daily and during production runs if needed.

  • Quality

  • Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel and customers.

  • Assist in implementation of new procedures as needed.

  • Safety

  • Operates equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided.

  • Keeps work area clean and organized.

  • Utilizes all of the required PPE for the task being performed.

  • THIS IS A HIGH DUST environment and the equipment must be properly maintained while in operation.

  • Help to keep others safe in the work place by looking out for them and participating in safety related improvements.

  • Follow the safety protocols for the use of mobile equipment.

  • Other Responsibilities

  • Availability to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime (including Sunday).

  • Establishes personal growth and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
  • Previous mobile equipment and/or forklift preferred

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work in extreme weather
  • Ability to wear PPE gear correctly
  • Ability to lift 25/50/80lbs regularly
  • Ability to respond quickly to sounds
  • Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
  • Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

BENEFITS

  • 401(K)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

  • Monday – Friday
  • 7:00AM – 3:30PM

WORK SETTING

  • In-person
  • Outdoor work
  • Warehouse

WORK LOCATION: On-site, one location – Circleville, OH

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment*.* We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k).

For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

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