Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating equipment to produce and maintain quality of product to meet and/or exceed customer expectations
• Operate heavy and moving manufacturing equipment, and mobile equipment including a front-end loader, sweeper, forklift, and manlift
• Proficiently learn new tasks that include functions in control cab, control room, and ground support
• Operate Control Room panels, displays and HMI graphics to maintain operations according to parameters
• Maintain operations according to parameters
• Monitor system performance to meet targets
• Provide ground support for production area while maintaining safe and clean working environment
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with other team members in a team-based environment
• Learn and comply with all safety policies and regulations to include wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment and understanding of permit requirements
• Perform tasks such as pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as walking, climbing, including stairs, ladders, stooping, standing, and reaching for up to 12hrs in an indoor or outdoor environment, in all weather conditions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One or more years of experience in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Experience using a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet for documentation and/or record-keeping functions

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial machines in a manufacturing environment
• HMI experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in industrial, military, manufacturing, warehouse, home improvement retail, and/or farming environment
• Three or more years of industrial or manufacturing experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment
• Experience working in a computer-controlled environment
• Experience in a logging environment
• Experience in control cab operations

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retail
• Retirement
• Paid Vacation/Time Off
• Educational Assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Pay

Expected compensation range for Production Technician role is $22.00-28.00, with entry rates typically being on the lower end of this range from $22.00-24.50/hr. Pay rates may vary based on individual qualifications and contribution levels.

Schedule

Technicians may work in various departments that include Log Yard, Dryer & Energy, Press, and Finishing. They work 12-hr rotating shifts, that include weekends, holidays, and overtime.