Production Operator

Binderholz GmbH; Enfield (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Career growth within an international

Job summary

Binderholz is seeking a Production Operator for its Enfield, NC saw mill. The role focuses on operating equipment to keep a steady flow of lumber for the production lines, performing quality checks, and following safety procedures.

You will read work orders, adjust equipment for quality and productivity, and communicate with line operators to resolve issues. Working 12-hour rotating shifts and daytime/night shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber yards, sawmills, shipping, or industrial logistics.
• Strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and organization.
• Ability to read and follow load plans and instructions.
• Must lift and maneuver heavy materials up to 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in variable weather.
• Be dependable and able to take direction.
• Able to work flexible schedules and long hours.
• Learn general manufacturing duties.
• Work outdoors at all temperatures in a loud environment.
• Perform walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Operate equipment safely using computer software, HMI, and control panels.
• Stand/walk for long periods.
• Frequent lifting and handling heavy materials.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to maintain a steady flow of wood for the production line.
• Use Computer, HMI, and control panels to run equipment and ensure flow of material.
• Check quality of incoming and outgoing lumber.
• Perform quality checks on lumber being produced.
• Adjust equipment to maintain quality and productivity.
• Conduct general maintenance of equipment.
• Use measuring devices to ensure products meet specifications.
• Read and understand work instructions for correct lumber grades.
• Communicate production/quality issues to line operators and shift leaders.
• Learn Binderholz rules for lumber production.
• Follow safety and work procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Timber industry experience

Safety conscious

Read load plans

Lift up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Flexible scheduling

Team communication

HMI operation

Manual labor

Manufacturing basics

Tools

HMI

Tape Measure

Calipers

Job description

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Production Operator

Saw Mill Full Time Manual Labor Enfield, NC, US

About the Role

Responsibilities include making the proper adjustments to ensure product quality and efficient operation. This position is critical in producing a quality product and will be responsible for communicating with other team members to ensure that the product being produced meets all requirements.

Including but not limited to; following all safety and work procedures; clean equipment and/or workstations; perform daily inspections of equipment and complete required forms; and other duties assigned.

• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts:
  • Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)
  • Day: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM OR
  • Night: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekday Shifts:
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
  • Night: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Mon–Fri)

What You’ll Do

• Operating equipment to provide a steady flow of wood for the production line process
• Using Computers, HMI, and control panels to operate the equipment to maintain a flow of wood for the production lines
• Checking quality of material coming into and going out of the equipment
• Performing quality checks on lumber being produced
• Adjust the equipment to maintain quality and productivity
• General maintenance of equipment
• Using different measuring devices (Tape Measure, Calipers, and Feeler Gauges) to ensure product is to specifications of work advice
• Reading and understanding of work advices to ensure correct grades of lumber are being produced
• Communicating with line operators, shift leaders, of any production/quality issues that may arise
• Learning and understanding of Binderholz rules for lumber
• Follow safety and work procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Background in timber yards, sawmills, shipping, or industrial logistics
• Strong attention to safety, efficiency, and organization
• Ability to read and follow verbal/written load plans and instructions
• Must be able to:
  • Lift and maneuver heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)
  • Work outdoors in variable weather
• Must be dependable and show ability to take direction.
• Able to work flexible schedules and long hours.
• Minimal skills required, however, must be able to learn general manufacturing duties.
• Ability to work outdoors at all temperatures, in loud, high-volume environment.
• Perform essential functions of job that includes walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with computer software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and control panels to operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods
• Frequent lifting, bending, and handling heavy materials
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment

Binderholz is Europe’s leading manufacturer of solid wood products and innovative mass timber construction solutions. Founded in Austria in 1957, our family-owned company is now expanding across North America, with production sites in Enfield, NC and Live Oak, FL, and a U.S. sales office in Atlanta, GA.

At Binderholz, we value precision, safety, sustainability, and a strong work ethic. We’re building something lasting — and we’re looking for professionals who take pride in what they do.

• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Overtime opportunities
• Career growth within an international company

If you want to work in a well-structured, high-output timber yard — we’d love to hear from you.

Binderholz is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.