Finishing Operator

J.M. Huber Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation’s Huber Engineered Woods division is seeking a Finishing Operator to operate sander, saw line, and tongue & groove line, ensuring production of finished panels. The role includes leading the finishing crew, coordinating workflow, and upholding safety protocols.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Equal opportunity employer statement is included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operates the sander, saw line and tongue & groove line to produce finished panels.
• Supervises and guides finishing crew; coordinates workflow and safety compliance.
• Lubricates and inspects equipment; monitors line speeds and machine settings.
• Records production data (dimensions, quality, grade) on Production Reports.
• Shuts down and corrects deviations from standard and notifies supervisors as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area and supports maintenance as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Finishing Operator

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com .

Position Summary

Operates the sander, saw line, and tongue & groove line, ensuring the production of finished panels. Takes on responsibilities, providing leadership and guidance to team members, coordinating workflow, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and a ssisting with troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

• Performs all set-up, adjustments, and operations of sander and all associated finishing equipment.
• Monitors overall operation of the sander and finishing area, including leading the finishing crew members,assistingmaintenance with troubleshooting, reportingissuesandassistingthe shift supervisor with finishing area decisions.
• Lubricates and inspects equipment for proper operation. Checks:Air pressure;Line speeds;Sanding unit,pressuresand belts;Edge coating equipment;Pressures and settings on tongue and groove machine and heads;Stacker operation;All other sanding related equipment.Grade stamp (corresponds to board thickness);Saw alignment; Chain alignment; Grade line belts; IMAL and Vision system; Nail grid system; Stacker condition and air supply;Paint booth and associated equipment; Bar code equipment
• Checks and records on the Production Report all panels through operation for:Dimensions (width, length, and thickness),Quality of cut on tongue and groove heads,Legibility of panel grademark. Squareness, Quality of cut (lack of chip out, snipped, etc.), Measure stack height for board thickness, Legibility of panel grade mark
• If a deviation from standard is discovered, shuts down and corrects problem and notifies Shift Supervisor or Press Operator of problem. Receivesassistancefrom Utility operator and/or Forklift operator in making corrections.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Operates air lines to blow down saw line, stackers, and board cooler.
• Grades panelsin accordance withplant and association grading rules.
• Monitors operation of grade bins continuously toassureundamaged, square stacking of panels.
• Observes Finishingoperations andperformancerelativeto placement of edge protectors and skids. If deviation is noted,directsandassistsin correctingproblem.
• Completes grade out production report upon completion of the shift, which includes:
• Counting all panels according to grade.
• Checking and re-setting counters prior toshift.
• Operatesforkliftin the process of correctingproblems.
• Maintains operations by reading,interpretingand applying complex written instructions in the form of Standard Operating Procedures and other written instructions.
• Maintains inter crew workflow by communicating and coordinating awareness of operational issues
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body andmultilimbedcoordination
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

High School Diploma or GED

3to5Years Manufacturing Experiencepreferred

Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.