Production Operator

Binderholz•Enfield, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator operates and adjusts production equipment to maintain product quality, productivity, and an efficient flow of wood for production lines. The role checks the quality of material entering and leaving equipment, performs quality checks on lumber, and communicates production or quality issues to line operators and shift leaders. Operators use computers, Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems, control panels, and measuring devices, and read work advices to ensure the correct lumber grades and specifications are met. The position also includes general equipment maintenance, cleaning equipment or workstations, daily equipment inspections, completing required forms, and following safety and work procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The posting offers rotating 12-hour shifts or weekday shifts, with day and night options. Work is performed outdoors in variable weather and in a loud, high-volume environment, with exposure to moving mechanical equipment. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, climbing stairs, bending, and frequent lifting and handling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Strong attention to safety, efficiency, and organization.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written load plans and instructions.
Ability to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and at all temperatures.
Ability to work with computer software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and control panels to operate equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to perform essential functions involving prolonged walking and standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Background in timber yards, sawmills, shipping, or industrial logistics.
Dependability and ability to take direction.
Ability to work flexible schedules and long hours.
Ability to learn general manufacturing duties; minimal skills are required.
Ability to work in a loud, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to provide a steady flow of wood for the production line process.
Use computers, HMI systems, and control panels to operate equipment and maintain production flow.
Check the quality of material entering and leaving equipment.
Perform quality checks on lumber being produced.
Adjust equipment to maintain quality and productivity.
Perform general maintenance of equipment.
Use measuring devices, including tape measures, calipers, and feeler gauges, to verify that products meet specifications in work advices.
Read and understand work advices to ensure the correct grades of lumber are produced.
Communicate production or quality issues to line operators and shift leaders.
Learn and follow Binderholz rules for lumber.
Follow safety and work procedures.
Clean equipment and/or workstations.
Perform daily equipment inspections and complete required forms.
Perform other duties as assigned.