Production Operator

About the role

This role is on a 2-2-3 rotation with a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate treating machine(s) that produce furniture and decor papers
• Regulate machine speed, flow, volume, and temperature
• Stop or reset machine when a malfunction occurs and clear machine jams
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards
• Adjust machine tension, pressure, and machine components according to specifics of product
• Inspect and remove defective products as required
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items as needed
• Verify and record product weights or measurements to ensure quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Willing to support and work on other shifts as needed

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documentation, SOPs, and job descriptions
• Ability to do fundamental mathematics as it pertains to production, formulations, and efficiencies
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow all safety rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be able to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• The entry-level wage is $19.89 an hour, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retail planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

Pay

The entry-level wage is $19.89 an hour, plus a profit share/gain share program.

Schedule

This role is on a 2-2-3 rotation with a 12-hour shift.

About Us

At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.