Floater - 2nd Shift

100 Wilsonart LLC; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Internal mobility and career growth

Job summary

Wilsonart in Oregon seeks a Floater to learn and perform tasks across material handling, shipping/receiving, press operator, and inspector roles. The position requires lifting up to 100 lb, working in a loud, hazardous environment, and following safety standards.

You will support production by forecasting materials, aligning inputs, and maintaining logs. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to multiple manufacturing lines in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs repeatedly.
• Experience with manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate press to cure material according to cycle specs.
• Evaluate the daily press schedule.
• Log production information (material, type, size, run, settings).
• Ensure material is available for production; align raw materials.

Skills

Safety standards

Pressing process

Materials handling

Math for targets

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Color/finish recognition

Reading production logs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Floater is responsible for learning all jobs along the TFL line, including material handler, shipping/receiving, press operator, and inspector. Performs basic troubleshooting on the line and performs other tasks as needed. Please review job description for Material Handler, Shipping/Receiving Assistant, and Press Operator for further details.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates press to cure the material according to the press cycle specifications
• Evaluates the daily press schedule.
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
• Ensures all material is present for the production process.
• Lays up and aligns the raw materials according to the production process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the pressing manufacturing process and component materials utilized.
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate hourly production targets and actual.
• Skill in operating a lift truck.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with other personnel.
• Skill in identifying colors and shades.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
• Ability to lead people.
• Ability to read and accurately record information on production schedules/logs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules and material assets.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and as a team member
• Ability to interpret dials, graphs, charts, etc.
• Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Minimum Requirements Education

High School Graduate or GED

Working Conditions Physical Requirements

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50 to100 lbs.

Environment

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen.

We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.

Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with: Support that keeps you well Medical, dental, and life insurance Company-paid short- and long-term disability FSAs and dependent care options Vision and legal benefits Gym discounts and wellness clinics Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents Opportunities to grow Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility Training, coaching, and mentorship Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters Paid vacation and holidays in your first year A culture that respects work-life balance