Machine Operator

Canfor • Urbana, AR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works at Canfor’s Urbana, Arkansas sawmill in a hands-on production role. The position involves rotating hourly through various responsibilities within an assigned workspace, safely operating industrial machinery, and working with a team to meet production goals while maintaining quality. Operators inspect machinery for wear, damage, or malfunctions and report findings to supervisors and maintenance staff for preventive action. They also participate in quality improvement initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods, including piling lumber, standing, 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 coworkers.
• 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 hourly through various job responsibilities and tasks within the assigned workspace.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed