Machine Operator

MadWood; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401-K with matching

Employer paid Life

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Madwood is seeking a Machine Operator in Madison, VA to run stationary equipment and assist with lumber grading in a fast-paced production setting. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adhering to safety standards while supporting a team on a regular 40-hour schedule.

The position offers full-time hours with overtime as needed, a benefits package, and opportunities to train others in safe equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all required safety training and maintain applicable equipment certifications
• Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without posing a direct threat to self or others
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to train and assist other employees

Responsibilities

• Operating stationary machinery
• Lift, carry, position, and stack treated and untreated lumber
• Manually stage lumber and pull individual pieces from full units for special orders
• Grade lumber for quality, specifications, and compliance
• Band lumber units to ensure safe handling and transport
• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools
• Apply moisture barrier wrapping to lumber units
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production and work areas
• Train and assist other employees in safe and proper equipment operation
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

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Machine Operator

Regular Full-Time Madison, VA, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Regular Schedule: Monday – Thursday or Tuesday - Friday: 6AM to 4:30PM

Madison Wood’s production departments play a key role in processing lumber for customer use. This entry-level Operator position works in a fast-paced industrial environment and is responsible for operating stationary machinery and the grading of lumber.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operating stationary machinery
• Lift, carry, position, and stack treated and untreated lumber
• Manually stage lumber and pull individual pieces from full units for special orders
• Grade lumber for quality, specifications, and compliance
• Band lumber units to ensure safe handling and transport
• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools
• Apply moisture barrier wrapping to lumber units
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production and work areas
• Train and assist other employees in safe and proper equipment operation
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week)
• Ability to work overtime, extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces continuously for 8–10 hours per shift
• Ability to navigate stairs, inclines, and uneven surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with and without assistance, on a frequent basis
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting/overhead lifting, reaching, bending, gripping, and material handling throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery
• Ability to work around loud noise levels for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in environments with dust, vibration, and treated lumber chemicals

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to train and assist other employees

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Must successfully complete all required safety training and maintain applicable equipment certifications
• Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without posing a direct threat to self or others

• Medical Insurance,
• 401-K with matching
• Employer paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

We love to see :

• Stable job history

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change based on business needs.