Lead Operator

Maine Staffing Group; Ashland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Staffing Group is seeking a diligent Control Room Operator for a wood production facility in Ashland, ME. You will supervise a 3-person crew and operate production equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring daily maintenance and logs are completed.

Requirements include a HS Diploma or GED, 3–5 years in wood production, and experience with forklifts and computerized controls. This on-site role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strict adherence to industry regulations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a wood production facility.
• 1–2 years operating manufacturing equipment from a control system.
• Knowledge of forklifts, loaders and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of wood handling processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a 3-person crew on site.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from managers.
• Comply with DEP, OSHA and other applicable laws and guidelines.
• Train new employees in safe operation of equipment.
• Provide production and downtime summaries and logs.
• Promote the company’s safety program and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

People supervision

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Loaders

Heavy equipment

Wood handling equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the mobile equipment and all production equipment on Site. It will also require supervision of all personnel on site engaged in operation of the equipment. This person will also participate in site cleanup, loading and unloading of trucks, general maintenance, and other duties. This position will ensure provide breaks to all other operators during shift.

The responsibilities of the Control Room Operator include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising 3 person crew,
• Operate the production equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from managers.
• Operate equipment consistent with all guidelines & applicable laws. DEP compliance, OSHA compliance, and other State and Government agency compliant operation.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• General plant maintenance during operations and downtime. This person is the lead for fixing/repairing equipment during operation of the plant.
• Provide production summary, downtime summary, and clear operator logs at end of each shift
• Supervise and train other employees at all jobs in the plant.
• Other tasks not mentioned above as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections
• TEAMWORK

HS Diploma or GED Required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a wood production facility
• 1 to 2 years’ experience operating manufacturing equipment from a control system.
• Knowledge of forklifts, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of wood handling processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.