Finishing Operator

Cambria; Belle Plaine (MN); On-site; USD 23,625 - 31,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plus matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

Cambria is seeking a Finishing Operator in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, responsible for ensuring finished products meet quality standards. Major duties include performing inspections, conducting quality assurance tests, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining documentation. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, mechanical inclination, and the ability to comply with safety standards. A high school diploma is preferred. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $17.15 to $22.66 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work safely and follow all SOP guidelines.
• Stand for long periods and work in varying heights.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality standards for products leaving finishing process.
• Perform quality checks and inspections of finished pieces.
• Utilize overhead crane for moving large finished pieces.
• Conduct quality audits and maintain detailed documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to become certified in forklift and overhead crane operation

Ability to work safely and follow Standard Operating Procedures

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for verifying that every product leaving the finishing process meets established standards and specifications. The Finishing Operator carefully inspects each finished piece to ensure it meets visual, dimensional, and performance expectations. In addition to quality checks, this role identifies defects or inconsistencies, communicates findings to the production team, and helps implement solutions that keep production running smoothly. Ultimately, the Finishing Operator helps ensure that every product reflects Cambria’s expectations and quality before it reaches the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with an adhesive bonding glue to bind together countertop sections
• Perform quality checks on finished pieces
• Utilize overhead crane to move large finished pieces
• Inspect the overhead crane on a daily basis
• Interpret blueprints and sketches to plan, set up, and operate lamination equipment
• Prepare finished product for quality control testing
• Perform Quality Control testing on finished product using defined procedures and test methods
• Inspect finished product before it’s shipped to customers and/or distribution centers
• Maintain documentation related to all quality tests and inspections
• Perform quality audits to ensure conformance to standard operating procedures
• Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform all required documentation with detail and accuracy
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Conduct all job related duties in a safe and responsible manner
• Cross-train on multiple types of equipment
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Management

Qualifications and Skills

• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to become certified in forklift and overhead crane operation
• Ability to become certified in using an overhead crane
• Ability to work safely and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: N/A

Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace preferred.

Cambria Success Factors

• High attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Direct communication
• Sense of urgency in completing work
• Capable of multitasking
• Work well both independently and with a team
• Self‑motivated

Physical Requirements

• Work at varying heights, including on the rooftop of buildings
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift for up to 12 hours, with intermittent breaks
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria
• Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises
• Work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions
• Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift
• Bend over multiple times throughout shift

Task Based Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• Steel-toed boots
• Hearing protection
• Safety glasses
• Cut-proof gloves
• Latex gloves
• Face shield
• High visibility vest
• Respirator (employees who are required to wear a respirator must maintain a clean-shaven face in the area where it seals to the skin)

Compensation and Benefits

Cambria’s starting hourly range for this position is $17.15 - $22.66. Hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that includes Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account, Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The results will be reviewed based on the individual's record, and the specific duties and requirements of the job.