What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milling Lead position at American Woods?
Milling Department Lead
American Woods is a leading manufacturer of residential wood furniture. We take raw materials and turn them into beautiful and functional cabinets, tables, bedframes, bookshelves and so much more. With the increase in demand for sustainable furniture, our team is growing!
We are looking for people that take pride in their work, want to learn new and valuable skills, while working with the most advanced wood processing technology in North America.
Why work for us?
1. Weekly Pay
2. Great working hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Monday-Friday
3. Wage depending on experience and opportunities for advancement.
4. Excellent benefits with employer contributions towards the premiums.
5. 401k company match.
6. Holiday pay & PTO
Position Description
The milling department is responsible for cutting raw materials and the lead position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Starting production machines ensuring they are ready to go each morning.
2. Coordinating with the department supervisor and team daily to understand production needs and goals for that day and to create a plan for the next day.
3. Setting up the production floor relating to the daily plan reviewed with supervisor the previous afternoon.
4. Cross train in multiple rolls.
5. Fill in for missing employees as needed.
6. Ensure all safety and quality standards are being met and/or exceeded.
Requirements for the position:
1. Communication skills
a. Understanding different levels of communication when working with others.
b. Being relatable when directing employees and communicating with supervisor.
c. Working effectively with other departments.
2. Reliability
a. Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
b. Must take ownership in the job.
3. Willingness to learn
a. Must be willing to learn all aspects of the job.
b. Be engaged, ask questions, and always look for ways to improve processes.
4. Think critically
a. Analyze situations and create viable solutions
5. Empathy
a. Strike a balance of caring, showing empathy, while maintaining policies and departmental expectations.
b. Have patience and maintain composure with employees while coaching for success.
Employer Responsibilities:
1. Provide a safe, clean, and rewarding workplace.
2. Lead team members to be successful and to develop a career they can be proud of.
3. Offer a fair and living wage with room for growth.
4. Provide benefits that will care for employee and family.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Forks, ND 58201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
