Woodgrain Inc. Elkin , NC 28621
Posted 2 weeks ago
Production Associate
Posting Start Date: 5/2/24
Division: Woodgrain Millwork
Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Onsite/Remote: Onsite
Job Location: Elkin, NC
Production Associate
Facility:
The Sawmill Produciton Associate works in the fast-paced, automated sawmill roles and will be in charge of running and maintaining the various equipment of the facility as assigned. Equipment such as the edger, trimmer, re-saw, packaging, chop saws, stacker equipment, and forklifts. Successful candidates will be good team members and hard workers and be able to learn to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures .
Monitors equipment and lumber flow for issues that would interrupt production.
Works with maintenance personnel to perform light preventative maintenance.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Walk and stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, kneel, stoop and squat.
Ascend and descend stairs/ladders.
Abide by all safety/environmental policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Company Values
Safety
Integrity
Respect for People
Servent Leadership
Customer Focus
Education/Experience/Certification
High school diploma or GED
Production experience a plus
1 year of experience working in manufacturing
Sawmill experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Safety oriented
Ability to learn computer systems
Must be a safety minded individual who is comfortable working in a production environment.
Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces.
Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to Sawmill or Dry Kiln Production Manager
No supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS:
Compensation is commensurate with experience ($15.00 to $18.00 per hour). Woodgrain has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, term life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits.
Woodgrain Inc.