Production Team Member - 1st Shift

Columbia Forest Products; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Successful candidates must be willing to rotate through various job duties and embrace new challenges to support production.

We value safety and teamwork, with duties ranging from machine operation to material handling, quality checks, and housekeeping. A high school diploma or better is expected, along with a history of attendance and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions with precision.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to improve operations.
• Commitment to safety by using PPE in an environment with moving machinery, forklift traffic, loud noise, and seasonal temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Running a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Material Handling: Safely moving and organizing materials.
• Quality Checks: Ensuring product excellence and compliance.
• Grading Material: Assessing materials to meet quality standards.
• Facility Clean-up: Maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
• Other Manufacturing Activities as assigned to support production.
• Can rotate and cross train job duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Successful candidates must be willing to rotate through various job duties and embrace new challenges. These duties may include:

• Machine Operation: Running a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Material Handling: Safely moving and organizing materials.
• Quality Checks: Ensuring product excellence and compliance.
• Grading Material: Assessing materials to meet quality standards.
• Facility Clean-up: Maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
• Other Manufacturing Activities as assigned to support production.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions with precision.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to improve operations.
• Commitment to safety by using personal protective equipment (PPE) in an environment that includes:
  • Moving machinery
  • Fast-paced forklift traffic
  • Machine noise
  • Seasonal temperature changes

Travel Required

No .

Problem Solving Skills

Some Knowledge

Ability to read a tape measure

Some Knowledge

Can rotate and cross train job duties

Some Knowledge

Can add, subtract, mulitp

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

History of great attendance

Demonstrated Safety Performance

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