Production Associate / Machine Operation
About The Position
The Tongue and Groove Store in Duluth, MN is actively seeking skilled full-time ProductionAssociate . Do you have some industrial experience and an interest in furthering your skills in wood finishing, production, and manufacturing? Do you take pride in quality workmanship? Would you like to work for a company that will be open and fair with you ? If so, please keep reading! No experience required. On the job training. The Production Staff position starts at $20/hour. We also provide great benefits and perks , including Gold Plan Health Insurance, 1.5x pay for OT, 401k/IRA with company match , paid holidays, PTO that increases with longevity, paid breaks, employee discounts, and no weekend work . This is an introductory role for other positions including dedicated machine operators, spray booth technicians, production line leads, UV line operator, and more. If this sounds like the right manufacturing opportunity in a production environment for you, apply today ! ABOUT THE TONGUE AND GROOVE STORE Since 2009, we have been providing quality wood products at wholesale prices. We specialize in manufacturing tongue and groove flooring as well as wall paneling. We also work with custom moldings, trim work, doors, windows, custom finishes, shiplap, and paint. For our products, we select grades of 100% kiln-dried lumber and process them on our site. We use modern manufacturing equipment that allows us to design high-quality profiles and products with minimum waste! Our manufacturing success is dependent on our culture of safety, quality, and excellence in everything we do. A DAY IN THE LIFE AT THE TONGUE & GROOVE STORE As a team member here at The Tongue & Groove Store, you play an important role in adding a whole new dynamic to our wood products. Adhering to company standards, you follow work orders to feed machinery, identify and remove raw material defects, and sand and stain products by hand. While safely operating machinery, you feed in and catch products and (if necessary) pack them with wrap, foam, or banding. You keep accurate documentation of dimensions and quantities. With pride, you complete quality work while meeting deadlines. You enjoy putting the finishing touches on products and are excited to learn new skills and advance your career!
Requirements
- Education or experience in the world of manufacturing (related schooling or a production background will make transitioning into a new position much quicker)
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, and twisting
- Ability to perform basic mathematical conversions and calculations
- Ability to read a tape measure to the nearest 1/16
- Can you balance quantity and quality?
- Are you reliable and dedicated?
- Do you have excellent organization skills?
- Can you manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks accordingly?
- Are you detail-oriented?
Nice To Haves
- Experience with finish products (stain, dye, lacquer, polyurethane, conversion varnish, waterborne coatings, paint, primer), building materials (plywood, lumber, composites, etc.) and/or manufacturing machines and environments, would be a plus!
Responsibilities
- Adhering to company standards
- Follow work orders to feed machinery
- Identify and remove raw material defects
- Sand and stain products by hand
- Safely operating machinery
- Feed in and catch products and (if necessary) pack them with wrap, foam, or banding
- Keep accurate documentation of dimensions and quantities
- Complete quality work while meeting deadlines
Benefits
- Gold Plan Health Insurance
- 1.5x pay for OT
- 401k/IRA with company match
- paid holidays
- PTO that increases with longevity
- paid breaks
- employee discounts
- no weekend work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
