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About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Starting Salary: $18.00
Employment Type: Hourly FT
Work Environment: Monday – Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Job Summary:
Saw Operators are responsible for the setup of equipment, quality of product, efficiency, and preventative maintenance of the Optimizing saws. Saw Operators act as the first-level of contact for production concerns related to both the saws and the scanners.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitor the operation of the saws to ensure equipment is running efficiently.
Setup the chop-scan for the next production run.
Turn sizes on and off at the scanner in a timely manner. Prioritize product as needed.
Record downtime and carry out other process monitoring for the Opti saws, chop-scan and rip-scan.
Clear errors at the scanner and the saws.
Setup and run tests at the chop-scan and rip-scan.
Train others to perform the job in a safe and efficient manner.
Training others on the team.
Keep equipment clean.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED Preferred.
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn and understand grades and quality.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to document information accurately and clearly in writing.
Must be self motivated.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Travel: This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Summary of Company Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com. Some external sites where we advertise may display an “Apply” or “Apply Here” button; however, every authentic link will always route you to our ATS.
Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.