Production Team Member - 1st Shift

Columbia Forest Products; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Parkersburg, WV, is seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals for a manufacturing environment. Successful candidates must be willing to rotate through various duties and embrace new challenges.

Duties include operating machinery, handling materials, performing quality checks, grading materials, and assisting with general facility upkeep. Candidates should follow written and verbal instructions, think critically, provide constructive feedback, and prioritize safety

Qualifications

• Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Move and organize materials safely.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Grade materials to meet quality specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support production with additional manufacturing tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Move and organize materials safely.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Grade materials to meet quality specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support production with additional manufacturing tasks as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Material handling

Quality checks

Grading material

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Attention to detail

Communication

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