Machine Operator

Regular Schedule:Monday – Thursday or Tuesday - Friday: 6AM to 4:30PM

Madison Wood’s production departments play a key role in processing lumber for customer use. This entry-level Operator position works in a fast-paced industrial environment and is responsible for operating stationary machinery and the grading of lumber.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operating stationary machinery

• Lift, carry, position, and stack treated and untreated lumber

• Manually stage lumber and pull individual pieces from full units for special orders

• Grade lumber for quality, specifications, and compliance

• Band lumber units to ensure safe handling and transport

• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools

• Apply moisture barrier wrapping to lumber units

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production and work areas

• Train and assist other employees in safe and proper equipment operation

• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week)

• Ability to work overtime, extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions

• Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces continuously for 8–10 hours per shift

• Ability to navigate stairs, inclines, and uneven surfaces

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with and without assistance, on a frequent basis

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting/overhead lifting, reaching, bending, gripping, and material handling throughout the shift

• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery

• Ability to work around loud noise levels for extended periods of time

• Ability to work in environments with dust, vibration, and treated lumber chemicals

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to train and assist other employees

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Must successfully complete all required safety training and maintain applicable equipment certifications

• Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without posing a direct threat to self or others

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance,

• Dental Insurance

• 401-K with matching

• Employer paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

We love to see:

• Stable job history

• Positive attitude

• Consistent Attendance

Hiring Process: