What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Operator (1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities) position at MacDonald & Owen?
Join the team at MacDonald and Owen, a fast-paced, growing lumber company. We specialize in manufacturing kiln-dried lumber. Our company is centered on our core values. We are family oriented and have a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life! Learn more about us at https://macdonaldandowen.com/careers/
Position: General Operator
Position Summary: The General Operator role is responsible for performing production work, including operating machinery, assembly of components or parts, feeding, off-bearing, stacking and inspection of product to ensure quality.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Feed materials into machines specialized for wood components manufacturing
- Handle, sort, and stack product by batch and order description
- Prepare and assemble orders according to customer applied routings and follow customer specifications
- Operate and feed machine
- Application of varnish and solutions
- Operate and maintain multiple-machines and computer specifications
- Perform housekeeping and basic maintenance and inspection of the machine; ability to trouble shoot and diagnose root cause issues
- Complete rework and cutbacks
- Communicate with other departments and maintain the flow of work
- Track takt times and movement of people on the line
- Understand wood species and measurement to create the best yield
- Read a micrometer/caliper/accu-guage for checking tolerances, length, and width
- Quality control and knowledge of wood defects (sap, knots, etc.)
- Ability to spot fine details and characteristics of wood color and grain patterns
- Willingness to cross train and take on new tasks
- Adhere to company policies and SOPs
- Maintain a safe work area clear from debris, clutter, and dust
- Follow safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; escalate any existing or potential safety issues the supervisor/team lead
- Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude, and work well in a team environment
- Maintain an excellent attendance record
Minimum Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent preferred but not required
- 6 months in manufacturing environment preferred
- Basic understanding of measurements
- Manual/finger dexterity skills
- Ability to perform in a fast, labor-intensive environment with exposure to dust particles and loud machinery
- Ability to lift 25-75 pounds
- Ability to stand/walk 10 hours per shift breaks
- Capability of performing repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
- Understand spoken and written English
Benefits:
- Competitive wage and opportunities for growth
- $500 signing bonus after 90 days
- Monthly bonus eligibility at 90 days
- High visibility clothing and safety footwear reimbursement at 90 days
- Preventative medical care plan for employee and dependents
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- Short Term Disability (company paid at 6 months of employment)
- 401k
- 401k 5% match at 6 months of employment
- Additional Life insurance coverage for employees and dependents
- Long Term disability coverage
- Accident, Critical Care, & Cancer Coverage
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Referral program bonuses
Join an unstoppable team with irresistible culture. Starting pay $18/hour.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
