Panel Saw Helper - Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company as a Panel Saw Assistant/Machine Operator where you'll support production in a collaborative environment. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality standards. With a focus on employee growth, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, continuous pay increases, and opportunities for advancement. If you have a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn, this position offers a rewarding career in a respected industry leader known for its commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Collaborative work environment

Onsite Nurse

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and retain on-the-job training.
• Experience with forklifts is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support panel saw operator by creating material stacks.
• Operate machinery and maintain quality control standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn on the job

Mathematical skills

Forklift driving

Computer skills (MS Office)

Tools

Forklift

Drill and Dowel machine

Job description

Valley Cabinet Inc. is looking for a 1st shift Panel Saw Assistant/Machine Operator! Starting at $19/hr based on experience!
With pay raise opportunities at 6 months and 12 months of employment!

Work Schedule:
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday: 6:00am - 3:00pm & Friday: 6:00am – 12pm (Hours may vary based on workload)

Who we are:
Valley Cabinet is a family-owned and operated company providing the finest quality custom wood cabinetry! Our goal is to bring the best out in our people, which will bring the best out in the business. We value culture, people, and safety above all else which has allowed us to be an industry leader for over 60 years!

What you will do:
The primary responsibility of this position is to support the panel saw operator by creating stacks of material to ensure the panel saw is working at capacity. The Panel Saw/Machine Operator operates other machinery within the department ensuring machines run smoothly, work at capacity without issue and is appropriately maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create stacks of material and support the panel saw operator.
• Operate forklift and pull materials from racks to create stacks for the panel saw.
• Push and or pull sheet goods from racks onto forklift.
• Maintain daily use inventory and Quality Control materials.
• Empty waste hoppers and retrieve empty material carts.
• Create material stack lists from production paperwork.
• Serve as a backup Panel Saw operator.
• Operate other machinery in the department as needed.
• Operate Horizontal Drill & Dowel insertion machine.
• Organize and sort cabinet parts for the cabinet builders using production schedules.
• Machine parts on Drill and Dowel machine using barcode reader and production paperwork.
• Maintain machine in accordance with department standards.
• Catch parts from Edge bander.
• Push carts of finished parts to their next destination in the plant.

What you need:

• Ability to learn and retain on the job training.
• Forklift Driving experience is a plus.
• Ability to read measurement tools such as a tape measure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions in English.
• Ability to meet quality standards - strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to consistently meet/exceed production quotas.
• Comfortable working with Computers. Ability to work with MS Office products.
• Willingness to be cross trained and operate other department machines when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including, but not be limited to the following:
• Sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Moving, bending, standing, kneeling, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching, fine motor dexterity.
• Exposure to high noise levels and requires wearing hearing protection in designated areas.
• Exposure to plant environment to include moving parts, fumes, dust. Safety glasses to be worn at all times.
• Endure heat and cold conditions in the plant.

As a Valley Cabinet Team Member, you’ll enjoy:

• Full Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term and Short-Term
• Career Growth & Opportunities for Advancement
• Continual Pay Rate Increases 1st Year of Employment
• Bonuses, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Onsite Nurse
• Collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time