Patchline Operator - 3Rd Shift

SAFETY:

• Position is exposed to several moving gears, belts, drives, etc.

• Hands or other body parts cannot be placed near moving equipment unless the machine is shut off, the power shut off at the power disconnect, the power disconnect tagged, locked out, and padlocked by each person involved.

• PPE - Earplugs, safety glasses, and area appropriate gloves must be worn.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

QUALITY:

• Position is responsible for patching hardwood plywood defects that are allowed by specs.

• Filling knot holes and splits with putty.

• Knowledge of hardwood species to color match putty correctly.

• Knowledge of some hardwood plywood grade specs to be able to communicate to previous processes when issue is located.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work and make decisions involving the use of considerable ingenuity.

• Requires regular work with lightweight materials and occasional work with average weight materials.

• Position must concentrate on mental and visual attention while closely planning and laying out complete work.

Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include various machine operators, handling material, grading material, quality checks, clean up, and other similar manufacturing activities. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year. If you're ready to be a team player in a family like setting with a rich history, then apply now.

Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community.

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.