3rd Shift Mill Operator

Backyard Products; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Monroe, MI, is seeking a Mill Team Member to operate machinery and ensure quality production of shed parts. The role requires physical labor, including repetitive movements and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must possess a basic understanding of machinery and safety protocols. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, and paid time off. Join our dynamic team and be part of the effort to create quality products that enhance customers' backyards.

Qualifications

• Must wear steel/composite toe shoes.
• Reliability and attendance is crucial for production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operation of machinery for shed part production.
• Monitor machine quality and perform equipment inspections.
• Maintain work area and operate within safety protocols.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Working knowledge of mathematical functions

Basic understanding of computer equipment

Manual dexterity for operating machinery

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Position Title: Mill Team Member
Report To: Mill Supervisor

Department: Mill
Location: Monroe, MI

FLSA: Non-Exempt

With more than 10 million shed and playsets sold since 1975, we make America’s backyard a destination our customers love. Our collaborative environment ensures extraordinary results both inhouse and in our customers backyards. We install Residential Storage units, Playground Systems, Pergolas, Gazebos and Green Houses at more than 30 locations across the United States.

We make the stuff that makes your backyard: Check us out: https://www.backyardproducts.com

Backyard Products in Monroe, MI is looking for qualified, hard working, dedicated Machine Operators to join our Mill team.

Our Machine Operators are responsible for set up and full operation of mass production of shed parts, cutting, and drilling of lumber, OSB, plywood and siding. They are also the first line of assurance in quality control – insuring precision holes and cuts, quality parts and efficient, accurate quantities and yields. The Mill Team plays a critical role in our business and producing quality sheds and play structures that provide 100% customer satisfaction. This is a physical position with a lot of time standing which will take most new people a few weeks to get accustomed to the physical demands.

This is a fast paced and energetic environment. You will be running various machines and handling various wooden structures.

Compensation

• Starting pay $17.50 per hour (Depending on experience, shift, tenure, performance, and attendance)
• The Mill is currently working M – Th, shift starts at 9:30pm – approximately 6:00am with required seasonal OT (working up to 10 hour days, working Fridays and some Saturdays)

Primary Responsibilities

• Physical & strenuous labor that requires repetitive movements (standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting and reaching)
• Secure and maintain material and supplies to operate machine according to work instructions
• Perform equipment change-overs
• May operate hand tools to complete the production process
• Completed pre-shift / start up equipment inspection
• Continually watches machine to ensure quality
• Operate within standard operation procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Complete daily production logs
• Clean and maintain work area
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure and follow specific work instructions
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions
• Basic understanding of computer equipment
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Must wear any combination - steel / composite toe boot / shoe (not provided by company)
• Reliability and attendance is crucial for production
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, 401K, life insurances, plus paid time off and holidays.