Operator

Morton-Buildings; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. seeks an Operator to join a production team focused on manufacturing and assembly of building components. The role supports daily production needs in a fast-paced environment and requires reliable transportation to work and physical stamina.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, operating plant equipment, reading work orders, and moving materials with a forklift while maintaining quality and shipping accuracy. Overtime and year‑round work are common.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in production, maintenance, manufacturing or related capacity is highly desired.
• Active listening, learning, and reading comprehension skills.
• Willing and able to take direction and work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Morton Building’s safety and operating procedures, methods and standards to daily production.
• Operates plant manufacturing equipment as required.
• Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints.
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location.
• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading orders & prints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Operator position is an active member of a production team that will assist in the manufacturing and/or assembly of building components to ensure daily production needs are being met.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the Morton Building’s safety and operating procedures, methods and standards to daily production
• Operates plant manufacturing equipment as required
• Read, interpret, and follow production work orders and/or engineering prints
• Work in a safe, fast-paced, and changing environment
• Utilize a powered lift-truck to move material to desired location
• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions
• Ensure quality and/or shipping accuracy standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a production, maintenance, manufacturing or related capacity is highly desired
• Prior experience operating a powered lift-truck preferred
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good work ethic
• Willing and able to continuously improve in job performance and development
• Active listening, learning, and reading comprehension skills
• Willing and able to take direction
• Willing and able to work in a physically demanding environment. This includes moderate to loud noise levels, occasional high climbing, indoor/outdoor exposure
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Able to pass a basic math test
• Willing and able to pass a pre-placement drug test
• Reliable transportation to work every day
• Flexible to work year-round; regular overtime; off-hours as needed

Benefits include

• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.

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