Part Time Production Positions First and Second Shift

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 forklift 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. Two examples of production positions listed below with General Qualifications and Physical Requirements.

Specific responsibilities of the Tape Machine Operator include:

• Identify natural and mechanical defects contained on a 4x8 sheet of hardwood veneer.
• Knowledgeable of grades and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in rework clipping preferences.
• Knowledgeable of safe and proper tape machine operation.
• Ability to rotate thru rotation with 2 piler positions.
• Ability to maintain quality and pace when feeding panels through tape machine.
• Ability to use laser lights and stops to maintain proper placement of panels on infeed belts of tape machine.
• Ability to monitor tape application for continual application.
• Knowledge and ability of tape replacement protocol.
• Support and follow standardized work.
• Able to adapt to grade specification changes.
• Able to maintain good attendance as this position.
• Communicate with grader and other pilers on belt with various topics.
• Determining proper safety procedures (LOTO, JSA, REACH) needed to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and is subjective to needs of the department. Further duties may be assigned or amended by the Team Leader, VSM or plant manager.

Specific responsibilities of the Splicer Operator include:

• Knowledgeable in safe operation of splicer machine.
• Knowledgeable of veneer specifications: Species, thickness, size, quantity of pieces to be spliced with result of 50x99 panel.
• Ability to maintain accuracy with fluctuation of sizes of veneer components.
• Knowledgeable in the process of book matching veneer pieces.
• Knowledgeable in the process of slip matching veneer pieces
• Ability to sort odd pieces of veneer for highest quality panel.
• Knowledgeable and conscientious of value.
• Ability to monitor machine function, controls and their use.
• Ability to communicate issues to Team Leader and Maintenance.
• Support and follow standardized work.
• Willingness to be cross trained in various departmental position to serve as backup as needed.
• Able to adapt and prioritize needs throughout shift.
• Able to maintain good attendance.
• Determining proper safety procedures (LOTO, JSA, REACH) needed to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and is subjective to needs of the department. Further duties may be assigned or amended by the Team Leader, VSM or plant manager.

Qualifications

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Follows 5S/Continuous Improvement and quality initiatives with understanding basic production needs and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Requires the ability to read, write and use basic arithmetic. On the job training is provided and this position requires approximately 6 to 12 months to become proficient.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Knowledgeable of veneer specifications and splicer operation. Basic knowledge of our entire process and product use is beneficial.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating instructions. Ability to prioritize needs of shift. Ability to operate a splicing machine.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate with others at all levels in both oral and written methods.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.

Individual should effectively communicate with the coworkers and perform their job in a safe manner.

Working conditions and Personal Protective Equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. A wide array of personal protections is required: Safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, composite toed shoes, and other forms dependent upon job duties and location.

Physical requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push/pull, lift, and carry; use hands to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

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Columbia Forest Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

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.

Skills

• Great Attendance History
• Basic computer literacy
• Can rotate and cross train job duties
• Ability to read English
• Follows Detailed Instructions
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to follow rules and policies
• Excellent Safety Performance