Machine Operator - Wood Systems

Start a life-long career with a fast-paced, family oriented company! Wood Systems Inc., a division of Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is looking for a skilled Machine Operator to ensure efficient and successful manufacturing of our products.

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company has been in business since 1934 and is a strong, growing regional industry leader. We offer:

• A great place to work with a friendly team of employees
• Competitive pay with the opportunity to work overtime
• A benefits package that includes company medical contribution towards the Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance as well as short- & long-term disability
• All full-time employees are eligible the first of month following 30 days of employment
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match

Job Location: 4615 S. 49th W. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up machinery (primarily working in the mill ripping solid wood)
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery.
• Support other machine centers within the department on a rotation basis or as needed.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to maintain quality standards and ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment.
• Communicate with material handlers and production leads when materials are needed or are ready to move.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks to keep tools, equipment, and work stations cleaned, organized, and safe.
• Comply with company operating procedures, safety policies, OSHA guidelines and established performance standards.

• High School/or GED
• Be familiar with wood species
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide, read a measuring tape, calipers, digital indicators)
• Self-starter
• Basic computer knowledge/skills
• Problem solver/decision making skills
• Strong communication skills
• Detail oriented

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel objects.
• Employee will reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and hear well enough to communicate with customers and co-workers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment with varying degrees of noise levels and seasonal temperature extremes

Additional Comments:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected status.