Production Operator Trainee

Binderholz-; Enfield (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Binderholz GmbH in Enfield, NC is seeking a Production Operator Trainee to support lumber production and ensure quality. You will learn to operate equipment, monitor product quality, and follow safety procedures while coordinating with line operators to keep production moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in variable weather. A willingness to learn and lift up to 50 pounds is required, with rotating schedules and potential for

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow load plans and instructions.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather.
• Willingness to learn general manufacturing duties.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and long hours.
• Must be dependable and able to take direction.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to maintain a steady flow of wood for production lines.
• Perform quality checks on lumber and materials.
• Adjust equipment to maintain quality and productivity.
• Follow safety and work procedures at all times.
• Communicate production/quality issues to line leaders.

Skills

Safety awareness

Read load plans

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Dependability

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Stamina

HMI/controls literacy

Reading instructions

Tools

HMI

Job description

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Production Operator Trainee

Full Time Manual Labor Enfield, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1221

Production Operator Trainee

Job Description

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:
  • Day: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM or
  • Night: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
  • Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)
• 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

• 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

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.