Production Team Member - 1st Shift

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Newport (VT); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Columbia Forest Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and veneer, seeks dedicated individuals for a hands-on manufacturing role in Vermont. You will rotate through machine operation, material handling, quality checks and other tasks, with starting wages at $20.00 per hour and raises tied to cross-training and skill development.

Safety PPE and a teamwork-first mindset are essential.

Competenze

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with precision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to safety and PPE in a manufacturing environment.

Mansioni

• Machine Operation: Run a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Material Handling: Safely move and organize materials.
• Quality Checks: Ensure product quality and compliance.
• Grading Material: Assess materials to meet standards.
• Facility Clean-up: Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Other Manufacturing Activities as assigned to support production.

Conoscenze

Problem Solving

Tape Measure Reading

Cross Training

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Starting hourly rate: $20.00 with wage increases tied to cross-training and developing new skills.

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 .

Qualifications

Skills

Required

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

Required

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

Motivations

Preferred

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

Experience

Preferred

History of great attendance

Demonstrated Safety Performance

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