Production Utility Operator

Compensation

• Starting Pay: $20
• Will increase to $22.75 upon completion of certifications within the 6-month probationary period.
  
  

How does this role fit into the success of our organization?

• Handling, stacking, and grading of material up to 18ft in length and weighing up to 50lbs repetitively.
• Continuous wrapping and sub-bundling of material and stacking of millwork for shipment.
• General cleaning of work area and surroundings.
• Banding together units at the end of each production run.
• Learn where the machine line stops, and emergency stops are located and familiarize yourself with the equipment and how it functions.
• Use a tape measure and miter saw to cut runners and side boards to the proper length for banding.
• Stop the line and find a supervisor if any issues arise with quality or equipment malfunctions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable
• Minimum: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experienced
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing facility preferred.
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Effective
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to problem solve and identify safety hazards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative
• Collaboration is key to Arauco’s success. This role requires collaboration with other teams in order to achieve higher engagement and empowerment, cross-training, and personal growth to be successful.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures
  

What qualities make a great Arauco Team Member?

• Be Committed to Our Success: We succeed together and are committed to showing up, taking ownership, and doing our best every day.
• Be People Focused: We work as a team to create a safe, positive, collaborative culture.
• Operate with Integrity: We hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to operating honestly, ethically, and reliably.
• Have an Open Mind: We are willing to learn, be flexible, change and innovate to help our business and our people succeed.
  
  

What can you expect from working at Arauco?

People are our top priority at Arauco. We pride ourselves on being a global organization, while still having a safe, united, and collaborative environment.

We are committed to providing a positive experience for our people, by ensuring they feel recognized, valued, developed, empowered, and connected.

Here are some of the programs and benefits we provide that help us meet that commitment:

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift

Growth Opportunity: We offer a unique growth opportunity where employees can receive pay increases and promotions upon completing certifications and training. Employees also have the first chance to apply for internal positions before we post them externally.

Compensation: We offer fair, competitive compensation which will be reevaluated following the completion of the probationary period

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits to our people, with options that meet the needs of our people.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• HSA/FSA Options Available
• Dependent Care Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Paid Basic and Dependent Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Paid training
• PTO/Holiday Time-Off
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Profit Share/Gain Share Payout
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
• Structured progression model to develop your career
  
  

Recognition We’ve Received

• Member of Haw Riverkeepers
• NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative
• NC Manufacturer’s Alliance
• NC DOL Safety Gold Award
  
  

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.