Saw Machine Operator

Valley Cabinet Inc • De Pere, WI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can build and develop new skills and grow your career? Valley Cabinet is hiring a Saw Machine Operator to join our 1st shift manufacturing team.

We’re seeking dependable, hard-working individuals who are eager to learn, stay productive, and grow over time. If you enjoy hands-on work in a production-focused environment, this role may be a great fit.

The Saw Operator safely operates chop and rip saws to cut materials to specified dimensions while maintaining quality standards. The role also includes forklift operation for material handling and collaboration with production and warehouse teams to support efficient and safe workflow.

Requirements

• Experience operating chop saws, rip saws, or similar equipment
• Ability to read work orders and accurately measure materials
• Knowledge of wood species and basic lumber handling IS REQUIRED
• Mechanical aptitude and strong safety awareness
• Forklift experience or ability to become certified
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and meet production deadlines
• Sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Moving, bending, standing, kneeling, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching, fine motor dexterity.
• Exposure to high noise levels and requires wearing hearing protection in designated areas.
• Exposure to plant environment to include moving parts, fumes, dust. Safety glasses to be worn at all times.
• Endure heat and cold conditions in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one or more saws to cut wood and wood products to specified lengths
• Rip, measure, cut, and prepare material for production
• Jobs to cut will include: cut lists; remakes, odd jobs, specialty, CNC.  (Face and beaded faces, solid stock, good ends, molding, frames, valances, shelves, fluted rails, rosette blocks, louvered doors, battens, fillers, dovetails, ¼ resaw material, odd stile and rails, wine rack and other materials as needed for production).
• Drive forklift when needed
• Work efficiently while paying attention to detail.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow all safety rules and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Participate and contribute to a “Team” environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Short Fridays — finish work at noon and get a head start on your weekend.
• Full Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Career Growth & Opportunities for Advancement
• Bonuses, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Onsite Nurse
• Relaxed work environment with the option to listen to your own music while you work.

What This Job Offers

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