Entry-Level Production Worker - Starting at $17.85-$19.00/Hour

Woodgrain; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain is seeking an Entry-Level Production Worker in Emmett, ID, offering starting pay of $17.85–$19.00 per hour. This role is part of the Lumber division within Operations + Manufacturing and emphasizes stability in a family-owned, growing company with 70 years of manufacturing excellence.

Essential duties include monitoring equipment, performing light preventive maintenance with maintenance staff, and maintaining a clean, safe work area around key machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Production experience a plus.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sawmill experience a plus.
• Ability to learn computer systems.
• Must be safety minded in a production environment.
• Lifting and physical activity is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment and lumber flow to prevent production stoppages.
• Collaborates with maintenance for light preventive tasks.
• Maintains clean, organized work area around assigned machinery.
• Operates/maintains equipment such as edger, resaw, trimmer, sorter/stacker, debarker.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting

Safety minded

Computer systems

Production workflow

Sawmill experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Entry-Level Production Worker - Starting at $17.85-$19.00/Hour

Posting Start Date: 9/16/26

Division: Lumber

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location: Emmett, ID

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

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.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures What measures or metrics will the individual be measured on and what level of performance is required? Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors equipment and lumber flow for issues that would interrupt production.
• Works with maintenance personnel to perform light preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for Operation/Maintenance and cleanliness over assigned equipment to include:
  • Edger
  • Resaw
  • Trimmer
  • Sorter/Stacker
  • Stacker outfeed
  • Small/Large Debarker
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Values

Which company values are critical for the successful performance of this role?

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect for People
• Servant Leadership
• Customer Focus Education/Experience/Certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Production experience a plus
• 1 year of experience working in manufacturing preferred
• Sawmill experience a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn computer systems
• Must be a safety minded individual who is comfortable working in a production environment.
• Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces.

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.