Press Oven Material Handler (Days)

About the role

Join a team that offers real opportunities for long-term career growth, competitive pay, and first-day benefits. This position involves working 12-hour continental shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m.) with additional incentives such as a $1.00 per hour perfect attendance bonus and a $1.50 per hour night shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Stage prepack material in the packing queue in alignment with the shipment schedule.
• Remove bundles of packed goods from the packing line to the shipping area.
• Transfer full pre-age material racks from finish saws at the extrusion press to the pre-age queue area and replace them with empty racks.
• Load finished goods onto trailers/trucks and assist drivers with load positioning.
• Unload deliveries such as supplies and logs.
• Manage scrap movement from presses/packing to scrap trailers, ensuring safe and proper loading.
• Load and unload the age oven and manage queue systems to ensure material is handled per the quality management system.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries.
• Label products and place them accordingly.
• Identify and locate the correct products during the delivery process.
• Maintain a well-documented and updated account of stock and inventory.
• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and required communication.
• Keep all material handling equipment in optimal condition through regular maintenance.
• Convey purchasing requirements and track availability of products in short supply.
• Collaborate with internal departments to locate missing packages, correct incorrect deliveries, and replace damaged products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to achieve forklift and crane certifications (prior forklift and side loader experience is a plus).
• Manufacturing experience in industrial production is strongly preferred.
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and occasional overtime.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with all safety policies.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Must attend all safety and production trainings.

Essential Physical Functions

• Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Capable of standing for extended periods with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all job aspects.
• Ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts primarily standing.

Benefits

• First-day benefits.
• $1.00 per hour perfect attendance bonus.
• $1.50 per hour night shift differential.
• 401K match.

Schedule

12-hour continental shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m.), including nights and weekends with occasional overtime.