Dunnage Machine Operator- Entry Level

Dunnage Machine Operator- Entry LevelJob Category: ProductionJob Title: Dunnage Machine Operator (Entry-Level)Job Location: 1000 N Hill Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 60 hours/week. 5 am- 5 pm; Monday - Friday. Overtime as required; occasionally need to work weekends.Compensation: $22/hourFull or Part Time: Full-time onlyAmerican Gypsum Company LLC has been manufacturing, selling, and distributing gypsum wallboard products for over half a century, servicing the drywall industry with quality products that are sold throughout the United States.Job SummaryThe primary responsibility of the Dunnage Machine Operator is to operate the Dunnage machine that cuts dunnage spacers which are used when stacking units of wallboard in the warehouse. Safety and quality should always be part of the daily operation: to ensure a safe workplace and to produce the highest quality product possible.General RequirementsEducation requirement: High School Diploma or GEDMust be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 51 lbs. occasionally.Must be able to perform basic math and metrics.Forklift experience is a plus.Job training program is provided by the company.Primary DutiesOperationsOperate dunnage machine.Operate forklift to stack dunnage units in the warehouse.Supply dunnage machine with units of culled wallboard.Preheats glue pot and supplies the pot with glue balls.Cleans and empties dust collector and dumpster.Know how to safely start and test all equipment in the area.SafetyThis operations position is a safety-sensitive position due to routine close proximity to moving and automatic equipment as well as mobile equipment.Operate in a safe manner, following all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.Participate in daily/monthly crew safety meetings.Know how and where to properly lock out all job-related equipment.Understand safe operation for forklifts.Understand mobile equipment safety inspection.Wear appropriate PPE for the job conditions.Maintain housekeeping in the designated area.Comprehend and implement JSA's for the area.Additional DutiesMust be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs when the business or organization is short-handed.Other duties as assigned.BenefitsPAID WEEKLY!Eligible for quarterly production bonus.Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation after 30 days.Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on the date of hire.Company-paid Life Insurance, short-term, and long-term disability.401K with profit sharing.Work Environment and ConditionsManufacturing site.Typically, well-lighted.The plant is not heated or air-conditioned.Moderate noise levels require hearing protection.Air quality is good.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.