Particleboard Pre-Production Operator

About the role

EGGER North America is seeking safety-focused, motivated individuals who take pride in teamwork, quality, and manufacturing excellence to join our Particleboard Pre-Production team. The Particleboard Pre-Production Operator safely operates and monitors equipment within the Particleboard department to support the preparation and processing of wood chips and recycled wood materials for particleboard manufacturing. This position supports safe, efficient production while maintaining established quality, productivity, and process standards. Operators perform equipment inspections, monitor material quality, work collaboratively with team members, and may be cross-trained and assigned to multiple areas within the department based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, and adjust assigned production equipment.
• Perform machine startups, shutdowns, setups, and product changeovers.
• Monitor production processes and equipment parameters to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform required product quality checks and identify nonconforming material.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate concerns as needed.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with the correct materials according to the production schedule.
• Complete required production, quality, downtime, and material documentation.
• Follow all safety standards, material-handling requirements, procedures, including PPE, and Lockout/Tagout guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, cost, productivity, waste, and downtime.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize production workflow and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers, collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics as needed.
• All employees are authorized and expected to stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• The ability to effectively and safely use power tools.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mechanical, computer, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and follow production orders, specifications, and work instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Basic critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment or production issues while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Schedule

12-hour 7-7 swing shift, 2-2-3 pattern (2 weeks working days 7am-7pm & 2 weeks working nights 7pm-7am rotating every two weeks). Employees are expected to maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.

Pay

$21/hour starting pay.

Benefits

• Training and Development
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Physical demands

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Working in an industrial manufacturing environment around machinery, mobile equipment, loud noise, and wood dust.
• Tolerate indoor and outdoor environments and extreme temperatures.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and working in elevated areas as required.
• Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).