Machine Operator

Canfor • El Dorado, AR

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works at the Laminating Plant in El Dorado, Arkansas, safely operating industrial machinery and contributing to the mill’s day-to-day production. This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday through Friday. Hourly wages and bonus opportunities vary based on position and shift.

The operator rotates through assigned workspace tasks on an hourly basis, collaborates with team members to meet production goals, and maintains quality throughout the production process. The role includes routine machinery inspections and reporting signs of wear, damage, or malfunction to supervisors and maintenance for preventive action, as well as participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods, including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around environmental elements, moving mechanical equipment, loud noise, and dust.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers.
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various job responsibilities and tasks within the assigned workspace on an hourly basis.
• Safely operate industrial machinery.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.
• Maintain quality throughout the production process.
• Conduct routine machinery inspections for wear, damage, or malfunction and report findings to supervisors and maintenance for preventive action.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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