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Dish Machine Operator

Franconia, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team-ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$12 - $14.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team--ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$12 - $14.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team--ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Franconia, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team--ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Franconia, VA · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team-ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team-ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team--ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team--ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Dish Machine Operator

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

As a Dish Machine Operator, you are a key part of our Back of House team-ensuring cleanliness ... Our team members are the most important stakeholder here at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and such an ...

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What is the difference between Wood Machine Operator vs Saw Operator?

AspectWood Machine OperatorSaw Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in machine operationHigh school diploma or equivalent; safety certifications often required
Work EnvironmentFactories, lumber yards, woodworking plantsFactories, lumber mills, woodworking shops
Job DutiesOperate and maintain woodworking machinery to cut, shape, and finish woodSet up and operate saws to cut wood to specified sizes and shapes

Wood Machine Operators focus on operating various woodworking machinery, while Saw Operators specifically handle saws for cutting wood. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but their specific duties differ based on equipment used and tasks performed.

Infographic showing various Wood Machine Operator job openings in Washington as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Jessup, MD • On-site

American Wood Fibers, Inc
Paper Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about American Wood Fibers, Incexternal

$18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate the baler to produce packaged materials for customers in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Operate forklift and load trucks or trailers with packaged material, and complete shipping paperwork as needed.

  • Perform inspection of products, rework damaged or non-conforming items, and ensure quality assurance measures are followed.

American Wood Fibers rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operator role in our Jessup, MD facility.


JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operator is responsible for working in a safe, efficient manner to maximize production and shipping of products and raw material.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. PRODUCTION
    • Operate baler in a safe and efficient manner producing packaged materials for our customers
    • Confer with shift supervisor and follows through with assigned work duties
    • Assist in cleaning up work area
  2. SHIPPING
    • May operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner while loading trucks with packaged material
    • May also be required to load AWF and customer trailers
    • May be asked to complete paperwork for shipping
    • Perform inspection of product and rework damaged or non-conforming product as needed
  3. QUALITY
    • Maintain and verify that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers
    • Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed
  4. SAFETY
    • Attend monthly safety meetings
    • Wear required PPE
    • Attend safety trainings as needed and complete required testing with sufficient results


QUALIFICATIONS 

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

 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. regularly
  • Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
  • Candidate MUST be able to work in a smoke-free environment
     
     

EXPERIENCE

Industrial Machine Operating: 1 Year (Preferred)


 BENEFITS

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


COMPENSATION

  • $18.50 an hour 

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). 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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