Production Team Member

SmartLam Technologies Group; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartLam North America is seeking a Production Team Member in Columbia Falls, MT. The role involves on-the-job training, teamwork in a wood manufacturing setting, and following instructions from experienced staff to ensure quality finishing and safe operations.

Typical duties include using small hand tools, reading tape measures, and maintaining a clean area. The position emphasizes safety, ergonomic practices, and collaboration with the Production Manager and team leaders.

Qualifications

• Team member oriented and able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with coworkers.
• Clear verbal and written communication with team leaders and colleagues.
• Basic math proficiency for measurements and counting.
• Able to read and use tape measures and small hand tools.
• Basic computer skills for general tasks.
• Read and write in English; follow written instructions.
• Use proper ergonomics when stacking, lifting, and sorting lumber.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment within a wood manufacturing setting.
• Follow safety practices; uphold employee safety as a priority.
• Wear required protective equipment and adhere to health regulations.
• Operate floor, palm, and belt sanders or small tools as needed to meet standards.
• Sort lumber and assist with epoxy fillers or glue as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Basic math

Tape measures

Basic computer skills

English reading/writing

Follow written instructions

Ergonomics & lifting

Job description

Date:April 2026
Department:Production
Job type:Fulltime, non-exempt
Wage:18.00 – 20.00
Day shift: M – Th, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Swing Shift: M- Th, 4:00pm – 2:30AM (plus $1.00 Shift Differential)
Reporting To: Production Manager
Location:Columbia Falls, MT
Travel:None

Summary

The Production Team Member will receive on-the-job training. Working in a team environment within a wood manufacturing setting. Follows guidance, written and verbal instructions from experienced employees and team leaders. Will clearly communicates with coworkers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment in a wood manufacturing setting
• Follow safe work practices. Employee safety is the most important thing to us!
• Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
• May be required to use floor, palm, and belt sanders and other hand and other small hand-held tools as necessary to meet finishing standards.
• May sort lumber
• May be required to use/apply epoxy fillers or glue product as needed
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Team Member oriented
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships and interact with co-workers.
• Able to clearly communicate with coworkers and Team Leader
• Basic math skills.
• Accurately read/use tape measures and other basic small tools.
• Basic computer skills
• Communication: read and write in English
• Able to follow written instructions.
• Using proper ergonomics to perform general physical activities to stack lumber, lift lumber, mounting and dismounting off sorting machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move unaided up to 60 pounds and exert force of up to 100 pounds to lift or move objects with the aid of a manual lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to wood dust, moving equipment, vibration, exposed to glue, and material kickback. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate the interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.