KraftMaid - Heavy Milling Floater/Operator - 1st & 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Heavy Milling Floater Operator is a cross-functional position responsible for supporting all major operations within the Heavy Milling Department, including saw operations, edge banding, panel processing, and specialty part production. This position serves as a fill-in operator for multiple workstations and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted production flow while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. The role directly impacts customer satisfaction and company profitability. Due to the physical demands of this position, proper lifting techniques, body mechanics, and safe work practices must be consistently utilized.
Requirements
- Knowledge of metric and standard measurements and effective use and understanding of calipers
Responsibilities
- Review and organize production paperwork, work orders, invoices, and Kan Ban cards.
- Set up, program, operate, and monitor production equipment.
- Verify materials, wood species, and production specifications prior to processing.
- Perform cutting, drilling, grooving, edge banding, notching, and other machining operations as required.
- Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections.
- Identify and correct quality issues, defects, and process deviations.
- Palletize, band, stage, and transport finished products.
- Complete production records, worksheets, SIS sheets, and other required documentation.
- Run red tags, missing door lists, and priority orders as needed.
- Rotate among departmental positions based on production requirements.
- Maintain production standards while meeting daily output goals.
- Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays starting Day 1
- Competitive pay with growth & advancement opportunities
- 1 week of paid vacation in your first year
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contributions
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Access to an employer-paid medical clinic
- Wellness programs and fitness discounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts
- Employee appreciation events
- “Nailed It” bonus program recognizing great work
- Employee Assistance Program for additional support
- Employee Referral Bonus: Refer someone and receive up to $500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
