Machine Operator S/U

Key Job Responsibilities

Operating, cutting, setting up and assembly machinery; stacking and cutting lumber; building pallets and crates.

Requirements

• Load and operate cutting and assembly machinery.
• Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and effectively, with high attention to safety.
• Check components for quality.
• Learn to identify wood species and grade of material.
• Read and interpret job orders.
• Must be self-motivated and meet the daily expectations of the supervisor.
• Use good judgment.
• Actions should ensure a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping, for yourself and co-workers.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.
• Machine Set-ups: PM machine weekly.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with automation machinery, and air tools including nail guns and other manufacturing tools.
• Able to read and interpret job orders.
• Able to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and management, and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Able to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to such tasks as job order verification.
• Able to use and read a standard and/or metric tape measure.
• Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Self-motivated and able to make limited and independent judgments based on given alternatives.
• Able to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

Physical Demands

• Stand 100% of the time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• S stoop, kneel, crouch.
• Talk or hear.
• Use repetitive motions.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Indoor and partial outdoor manufacturing environment.
• Noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection.
• Wear PPE.
• Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Structured work environment.
• Lunches and breaks are regulated.
• Must notify supervisor or group leader when leaving work area.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retailment Plan (401k).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, Available after 30 Days.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - Including Most Trade Schools.
• Training & Development.