Manufacturing Operator: Quality & Packaging

Fiberon Decking; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 39,540 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in Idaho is seeking an Operator 1 for our WPC Extrusion Plant.

You will participate in color/defect inspections, board alignment, packaging and labeling, and daily line support to maintain quality and efficiency. This entry-level role emphasizes learning, observing, and performing tasks within our safety- and cleanliness-conscious framework, with opportunities to grow through hands-on training and clear milestones.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred but not required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and an eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.
• Must be comfortable with physical labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct color and defect inspections on boards.
• Perform board measurements and align boards on carts.
• Pull and band scrap boards, and prepare scrap bundles.
• Prep carts for finished goods bundles, attach end tags, and package completed finished goods.
• Label products accurately and ensure proper storage of tools after cleaning.
• Operate banders, staple guns, and pull carts.
• Refill banding roll carts and cut black slip sheeting.
• Move completed, tagged units to designated locations (MCP).
• Clear production line jam-ups and assist others in packaging and wrapping units.
• Communicate defects and issues with operators, leads, and supervisors.
• Inspect groove and side printing for accuracy.
• Assist with First Piece Inspection (FPI) and line clearance.
• Monitor raw material supplies and restock as necessary.
• Isolate and identify defective products per established procedures.
• Dust walls and equipment, and clean as per the instruction schedule.
• Perform heavy cleaning tasks, such as truck dumps, and empty trash.
• Weigh and manage wood bins before disposal.
• Update Tier 1 boards and maintain accurate records (e.g., FPI, BOM, changeover forms).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Tools

Banders

Staple guns

Lift trucks

Pull carts

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in Idaho is seeking an Operator 1 for our WPC Extrusion Plant.

You will participate in color/defect inspections, board alignment, packaging and labeling, and daily line support to maintain quality and efficiency. This entry-level role emphasizes learning, observing, and performing tasks within our safety- and cleanliness-conscious framework, with opportunities to grow through hands-on training and clear milestones.