Machine Operator

Conner Industries • Fayetteville, TN

23d

About The Position

Conner Industries, Inc. is a provider of custom wood packaging and integrated packaging solutions, operating 18 manufacturing locations nationwide. The Machine Operator operates cutting and assembly machinery, stacks and cuts lumber, and builds pallets and crates. The role involves checking components for quality, identifying wood species and material grades, and reading and interpreting job orders. The employee works in a structured manufacturing environment and follows safety, housekeeping, attendance, and team-work expectations.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with automation machinery, air tools including nail guns, and other manufacturing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and management, and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to tasks such as job order verification.
• Ability to use and read a standard and/or metric tape measure.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions using commonsense understanding.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to make limited independent judgments based on given alternatives.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of tasks or instructions.
• Ability to stand for the entire work period and perform repetitive motions and tasks involving handling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Close and peripheral vision and the ability to focus.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and hearing protection in a moderate-to-high-noise manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate cutting and assembly machinery.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Check components for quality.
• Learn to identify wood species and grades of material.
• Read and interpret job orders.
• Meet daily expectations set by the supervisor and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Use good judgment and help maintain a safe, productive, and orderly work environment for self and coworkers.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, including most trade schools.
• Eight company-paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off, available after 30 days.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed