Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Overview: As a Machine Operator in our Rough Mill department, you will be cutting and processing lumber into pallet components. You will be responsible for following set up procedures for machines/saws for optimal efficiency and safety.

Shift Hours: Monday-Friday from 7am-4:30pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

Train on all saws and cutting equipment

Meet the production standard on each machine trained on

Set up saws and machine properly while following LOTO procedures

Build and cut pallet components.

Sort and inspect pallet components.

Inspect and run machines

Operate all pallet manufacturing facility tools (saws, nail guns, pallet jacks, hand tools) and equipment in a safe manner

Sort and stack pallets according to customers’ requirements

Keep daily log of work done to turn into shift supervisor at end of each shift

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Prior experience as a machine operator preferred.

Prior experience working with wood preferred

Able to work well with others

Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations

Ability to lift, push, and pull objects that 50 pounds or less

Must be able to sit, walk, bend and twist for long periods of time throughout the day

Must be able to understand and adhere to all the safety requirements of the pallet manufacturing facility