Finishing Production Team Member

Smartlam NA Dothan LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartlam NA Dothan LLC in Dothan, AL, is hiring a Finishing Production Team Member to operate machinery and hand tools to sand, patch, trim, grade, and package large mass timber panels and beams.

The role requires physical stamina and basic tool skills while adhering to PPE and safety rules; shifts include CLT and Glulam plants with occasional Saturdays and overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend, and walk for long shifts (8 to 12 hours).
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic competence using hand tools, pneumatic nailers, orbital sanders, and tape measures.
• Ability to read production work orders, basic blueprints, and tape measure markings to the 1/16th inch.

Responsibilities

• Panel and Beam Finishing: operate wide-belt sanders, planers, and hand sanders to smooth wood surfaces; fill voids, knots, or minor defects; trim, cut, or route edges to precise blueprint dimensions using CNC routers or saws.
• Quality Control: inspect finished timber products for defects; measure dimensions and squareness; mark and segregate non-conforming items.
• Packaging and Staging: apply protective sealants, wrap finished products, attach labels and shipping tags; operate overhead cranes or forklifts to move finished goods.

Skills

Physical Stamina

Technical Abilities

Safety and Work Ethic

Tools

Hand Tools

Pneumatic Nailers

Orbital Sanders

Tape Measures

Job description

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Finishing Production Team Member

Full Time Dothan, AL, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1059

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Annually

A CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) or Glulam plant finishing production team member operates machinery and hand tools to sand, patch, trim, grade, and package large mass timber panels and beams to meet strict structural and aesthetic quality standards before shipping.

Core Responsibilities

• Panel and Beam Finishing:
  • Operate wide-belt sanders, planers, and hand sanders to smooth wood surfaces.
  • Fill voids, knots, or minor defects using approved wood fillers and patching compounds.
  • Trim, cut, or route edges to precise blueprint dimensions using CNC routers or saws.
• Quality Control:
  • Inspect finished timber products for visual defects, delamination, or surface cracks.
  • Measure dimensions and squareness to verify conformance with project specifications.
  • Mark and segregate non-conforming items for repair.
• Packaging and Staging:
  • Apply protective sealants, edge tape, or end-seal coatings to prevent moisture damage.
  • Wrap finished products in protective plastic using strapping tools.
  • Attach labels, barcodes, and shipping tags with proper project and piece numbers.
  • Operate overhead cranes or forklifts to move finished goods to the storage yard.

Requirements and Skills

• Physical Stamina:
  • Ability to stand, bend, and walk for long shifts (8 to 12 hours).
  • Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and maneuver heavy materials.
• Technical Abilities:
  • Basic competence using hand tools, pneumatic nailers, orbital sanders, and tape measures.
  • Ability to read production work orders, basic blueprints, and tape measure markings to the 1/16th inch.
• Safety and Work Ethic:
  • Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) like steel-toe or composite toe boots, safety glasses, safety vest and hearing protection.
  • Focus on factory safety rules around heavy machinery and moving overhead cranes.

CLT Plant - 1st shift -5a-230p Mon - Fri (occasional Saturdays) or 2nd shift - 2p-1030p Mon -Fri (occasional Saturdays) additional $1/hr for shift differential

Glulam Plant - 1st shift 6a-430p Mon - Fri (occasional Saturdays) or 2nd shift 2p-1030p Mon - Fri (occasional Saturdays)