Operator - Post Plant

Madison Wood Preservers; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-K with matching

Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. in Madison, VA, is seeking an Operator - Post Plant. This entry-level role supports producing Virginia Field Pine posts from full-length logs, with supervision in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial setting.

The position typically requires a 40-hour workweek and may include overtime to meet business needs. The operator will run stationary production machinery, sort and count posts, and may operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, chainsaws, 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

• Operate stationary production machinery.
• Maneuver, lift, and stack large wooden posts and lumber.
• Sort, count, and stage posts and lumber for production and orders.
• Strap and band posts or lumber units for safe handling and transport.
• Operate pneumatic and power tools.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained and assigned.
• Shovel and clean debris to maintain safe work areas.
• Inspect and grade lumber for quality and specifications.
• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production and work areas.
• Perform additional production‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Independent work

Training others

Tools

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

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Operator - Post Plant

Post Plant Regular Full-Time Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. Madison, VA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Regular Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 5AM to 3:30PM, Friday: 7AM - 3:30PM

Madison Wood’s Post Plant manufactures Virginia Field Pine posts from full-length logs and plays a vital role in our operations. This position is an entry level position that understands how to properly work sorting/counting posts and/or running stationary or rolling equipment with supervision in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial environment. This position consistently works 48-hour workweeks throughout the year.

The role involves hands‑on manual labor and stationary equipment operation as well as opportunities to operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, knuckle booms, and forklifts depending on training and operational needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate stationary production machinery
• Maneuver, lift, and stack large wooden posts and lumber
• Sort, count, and stage posts and lumber for production and orders
• Strap and band posts or lumber units for safe handling and transport
• Operate pneumatic and power tools
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained and assigned
• Shovel and clean debris to maintain safe work areas
• Inspect and grade lumber for quality and specifications
• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production and work areas
• 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, forklifts, and heavy machinery
• Ability to safely operate chainsaw
• Ability to work around loud noise levels for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in environments with dust, vibration, and other industrial conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to safely operate power tools, chainsaws, 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

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.

Medical Insurance

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

We wish you the best of luck in your career search! Thank you for your interest in our company. Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.

Jared Ross, HR 216 Oak Park Road Madison VA 22727 540-738-3004 Equal Opportunity Employer